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School: Gort an Locha (roll number 1414)

Location:
Gortalough, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
S. Ó Docraigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0182, Page 523

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    What is the difference between a hungry dog and a Christmas cook?
    A Christmas cook puts wine on the table and a hungry dog wines under the table.
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  2. Riddles

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    What walks but has only one foot?
    A stocking.
    What river is high in the middle and round at each end?
    O-hi-O
    Why is a horse more clever than a fox?
    A horse can run in his trap but the fox cannot.
    Why is a hive like a spectator at a show?
    Because he is a bee-holder.
    What fruit does the electric plant bear?
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Cecily Fairbanks
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cuilsheeghary More, Co. Sligo