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School: Béal Átha na Sluagh (Buachaillí)

Location:
Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Liam P. Mac an Bháird
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0029, Page 0055

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    Why does the king wear red and blue braces?
    To keep his pants up.
    Told by
    Cecil Burke,
    Society St,
    Ballinasloe.
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  2. Riddles

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    Why does a hen pick a pot?
    Because she cannot lick it.
    Why does a chimney smoke?
    Because it cannot chew.
    What side of a horse has the most hair?
    The outside of course.
    Why is a pig in a parlour like a house on fire?
    Because the sooner you put him out the better.
    Which of the Apostles wore the biggest hat?
    The one with the biggest head.
    Why does a miller wear a white hat?
    To cover his head.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Duffy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Creagh, Co. Galway