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School: Gowran (C.) (roll number 15366)

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Gowran, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Máiréad Ní Chuinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0861, Page 094

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    11-1-38 Riddles
    What sort of fish does a person out of work want.
    A place (plaice)
    How long did Cain hate his brother.
    While he was Able.
    Use me well & I am everybody scratch me back & I am nobody.
    A mirror.
    When was beef the highest it ever had been?
    When the cow jumped over the moon.
    Why is a watch like a well.
    Because there is many springs in it.
    Where did Noah strike the first nail.
    On the head.
    What turns without moving
    Milk turning sour.
    What has no wings & can fly.
    Dust.
    Why is a bubble like a bruise
    Because they are both caused by a blow.
    Whats the difference between a steep hill & a big pill
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nancy Lawlor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gowran, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mrs Mac Donagh
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    86
    Address
    Gowran, Co. Kilkenny