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School: Cill Tulaigh (roll number 15166)

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Kiltullagh, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Seán Ó Seasnáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0034, Page 0466

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    A. = Your Name.
    Q. = Why is a wet umbrella like fat?
    A. = Because it is dripping.
    Q. = Why is the sun like a hard-working carpenter.?
    A. = Because he's putting in beams all day.
    Q. = What bed is soft, well covered, and nicely made yet it is not meant to sleep on.?
    A. = A flower bed.
    Q. = What two trees remind us most of the sea side.?
    A. = The Bay, and the Beech.
    Q. = What nation does a criminal dread.?
    A. = Condemnation.
    Q. = Why does a poor man drink coffee?
    A. = Because he has no property (tea)
    Q. = Why is "D" like a squalling child.?
    A. = Because it make's ma mad.
    Q. = What is the best stand for civilization?
    A. = An Ink stand.
    Q. = What wave does a ship never pass through
    A. = A Hair wave.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Collins
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kiltullagh, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Mr William Collins
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Kiltullagh, Co. Galway