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School: Naomh Seosamh, Baile an Ruadháin (roll number 15829)

Location:
Ballinrooaun, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Mrs Nora Lally
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0077, Page 356

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    A: Because there is often an evening mist (missed).
    Q: Why is an umbrella like a pancake?
    A: Because it is seldom seen after Lent.
    Q: What animal would you like to be on a cold day?
    A: A little 'otter.
    Q: Why is a fly taller than most men?
    A: Because it stands over six feet without shoes or stockings.
    Q: What goes to Cork to Dublin without moving?
    A: A railway line.
    Q: How long did Cain hate his brother?
    A: As long as he was Abel.
    Q: Why is a dull axe like coffee?
    A: Because it must be ground before it can be used.
    Q: How far does a pig go into the wood?
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Quirke
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Windfield Lower, Co. Galway
    Informant
    James Quirke
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Windfield Lower, Co. Galway