School: Crowenstown
- Location:
- Crowinstown Little, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: M. Ní Bhriain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0724, Page 183
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You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution. - Riddles 9:12:'37When does a lamp move without being shifted? When it goes out. What is the difference between a baby and your boot? One you were, the other you wear. There were sixteen sailors. They had a kipper between them: what time was it? A quarter to four. A blind beggar had a brother, but that brother never had a brother; what related was the beggard to the brother? A sister. Tell me what you can't hold for more than a few minutes and yet it is as light as a feather? Your breath.What kind of driver can never be arrested for speeding? A screwdriver.What belongs to you, but everyone else uses it most? Your name.Why do birds fly south in winter? It is too far to walk.A little box, one man can open, but(continues on next page)
