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School: Shanakill, Roscrea

Location:
An tSeanchill, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Seán Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0547, Page 108

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  1. A Collection of Local Riddles (continued)

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    a married woman,
    A penny wise as poor as Job this my pride by nature, although I wear a kingly robe I am an independent creature.
    A: A cat.
    Q: What kind of bird can lift the heaviest weights ?
    A: A crane.
    Q: What is the difference between a new penny and an old shilling ?
    A: Eleven pence.
    Q: What travels the world all day and stays under the form at night ?
    A: A pair of boots.
    Q: Why should a drummer be the fastest man on earth ?
    A: Because time beats everyone but a drummer beats time .
    Q: What's the difference between an oak tree and a tight shoe ?
    A: One makes acorns and the other makes corns ache.
    Q: As round as an apple
    As deep as a cup
    All the men in Ireland would not draw it up ?
    A: A well.
    Q: Why is the letter "t" like an island ?
    A: Because it is in the middle of water.
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