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School: Ferrybank, Waterford (roll number 14999)

Location:
Port an Chalaidh, Co. Phort Láirge
Teacher:
R. Ó Luinn
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  1. Riddles

    “Q. How much soil is there in a hole...”

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    Q. How much soil is there in a hole 6 feet deep and 4 feet wide?
    A. There is no soil in a hole.
    Q. What colour was Queen Elizabeth's (dress) wedding dress?
    A. She never had a wedding.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Burtchaell
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Port an Chalaidh, Co. Phort Láirge
    Informant
    Mrs Burtchaell
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Port an Chalaidh, Co. Phort Láirge

  2. Riddles

    “Q. Which has a horse or no-horse the more legs?”

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    Q. Which has a horse or no-horse the more legs?
    A. No-horse! No-horse had 5 legs and has 4.
    Q. Why is a butcher dishonest?
    A. Because he steals (steels) knives.
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