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School: Eanaigh (roll number 14510)

Location:
Anny, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
M. Ní Dhálaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0940, Page 283

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    What is the difference between a school teacher and a train driver.
    One minds the trains and the other trains the mind.
    Black and white went up the hill black came down and white sat still.
    Ans: An egg.
    What goes up the chimney down and wouldn't come down the chimney up.
    Ans: An umbrella.
    Why is Monaghan like a springing cow?
    Ans: Because it is near Cavan.
    Why does a cow look over a wall?
    Ans: Because she can't look under it.
    What goes round and round the wood and never goes into the wood.
    Ans: The bark of a tree.
    What is cut but never eaten?
    Ans: A pack of cards
    Why does a hen pick a pot?
    Ans: Because she can't lick it.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maighréadh Ní Ghiollaphádraig
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Anny, Co. Monaghan