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School: Kilmessan (B.) (roll number 4210)

Location:
Kilmessan, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brian S. Pléimeann
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    A head of cabbage
    6. Blackie and whitie went up a hill.
    Blackie came down and whitie stayed still?
    A black hen laying an egg.
    7. Round and round the house and drags a harrow after it?
    A hen with a clutch of chickens.
    8. Why is a farm horse never hungry?
    Because he has always a bit in his mouth.
    9. Which are the strongest men or women?
    The women are because they are able to carry ladders in their stockings.
    10. Patches and patches without any stitches. Riddle me that and I'll give you a breeches.
    A head of cabbage.
    11. What is the difference between a train driver and a schoolmaster?
    One minds the train and the
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    William Swan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ringlestown, Co. Meath