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School: Ballinvally (B.) (roll number 931)

Location:
Ballinvally, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
T. Healy
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    Riddles
    As I went out a guttery gap,
    I met a boy with a red cap
    A stick in his hand a stone in his tummy.
    Riddle me that and I ll give you a penny.
    Ans - A haw.
    What is it that goes around the kitchen in the day and sleeps in the corner at night?
    Ans - A twig.
    What is the strongest thing in the world?
    Ans - A snail, because he can carry his house on his back.
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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
    John Clarke
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Delvin, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mrs Clarke
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Delvin, Co. Westmeath