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School: Drom Dhá Liag (C.) (roll number 12230)

Location:
Drimoleague, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhrisceoil
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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    London could not count how many windows in it.
    Answer. - A thimble.
    7. What three letters lead a girl into woman.
    Answer. - A. G. E.
    8. What is the difference between a blind man and a sailor in prison.
    Answer. - The blind man cannot see to go and the sailor cannot go to sea.
    9. Why are the pancakes like umbrellas.
    Answer. - Because they are rarely see after Lent.
    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
    Máire Ní Bhriain
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dromdaleague, Co. Cork