School: Clochar na Trócaire, Leac an Anfa, Cathair na Mart
- Location:
- Leckanvy, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: An tSr. Treasa
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- (continued from previous page)12. Ques. The more you take from it the bigger is gets. What is it?
Ans. A hole.
13. Ques. Why is a mouse-trap like a riddle.
Ans. Because it has a catch in it.
14. Ques. What goes round the world with it's mouth open?
Ans. A beggarman's bag.
15.Ques. Round the house, and round the house and all heads under
Ans. The nails in your shoes.
16. Ques. Why does a hen pick a pot?
Ans. Because she cannot lick it.
17. Ques. Why does a cow look over the wall?
Ans. Because she cannot look under it.
18. Ques. What is taken from you before you get it?
Ans. Your photograph
19. Ques. When is a ship not a ship.
Ans. When it is ashore.
20. Ques. Flys high, lies low, wears shoes but has none.
Ans. A football.
21. Ques. What is it that is full of holes and holds water.
Ans. A sponge.
22. Ques. Black and white and red (read) all over.
Ans. A newspaper
23. Ques. What is always running and never walks?
Ans. A river.
24. Why is a dog's tail like the middle of a tree? Because it is(continues on next page)
