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School: Lubhghortán, Scoil Mhuire (roll number 4172)

Location:
Lúghortán, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Mhathúna
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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    bark?
    A Railway.
    What living creature goes to bed with his shoes on?
    A horse.
    Why does a cobbler work until midnight?
    Because it is never too late to mend.
    Seven is an odd number. When is it even.
    When you take the letter "s" away.
    Why are matches angry things?
    Because they flare up as soon as you strike them.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen O' Mahony
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Seafort, Co. Chorcaí