School: Cill Tártáin
- Location:
- Kiltartan, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Mícheál Ó Tuathaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0047, Page 0034
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- (continued from previous page)Ans. Because it is always in the middle of water.
11. Spell a red rogue in three letters?
Ans. Fox
12. It is in the marrow but not in the bone.
It is in the rock but not in the stone.
It is in the Priest but not in the people.
It is in the Church but not in the steeple.
Ans. The letter R.
13. If your Uncles sister is not your Aunt what relation is she to you?
Ans. Your mother.
14. It is at the beginning of Eternity
It is at the end of time and space.
It is at the beginning of every end
and at the end of every place
Ans. The letter E
15. What is burnt to keep a secret?
Ans. Sealing Wax.
16. Why is life the greatest riddle of all?
Ans. Because we must give it up.
17. There was a man besought a thing
And to the owner home did bring
He that made it would not use it
He that bought it would refuse it
He that has it cannot tell
Whether it suits him ill or well.
Ans. A Coffin.(continues on next page)
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