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School: Árd-achadh (C.) (roll number 14076)

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Ardagh, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Máire Ní Mhadagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0487, Page 046

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    Bridget Ryan, Coolacokera, Ardagh.
    12 yrs. School girl.
    Told by Thomas Ryan.
    What is the first thing you do when you fall into the sea.
    (Get wet).
    What is that we often return, but never borrow?. (Thanks).
    What men are most about board in their movements. (Chessmen).
    Why is a horse like the letter O ?.
    (Because "Gee" makes it go).
    Why is a King like a book.
    (Because he has pages).
    What most frequently becomes a woman? (Girls).
    What goes from London to Brighton without moving.
    (The railway line).
    Why is an egg like a cold.
    (Because it is no use until broken in).
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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
    Bridget Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Coolacokery, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Thomas Ryan
    Gender
    Male