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School: Tyrrellspass (C) (roll number 6040)

Location:
Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Uí Chonduibh
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    Riddles
    Why is a dog like a tree
    Answer, Both lose their bark when dead.
    I went to the wood to get it. I sat down to look for it. And brought it home because I could not find it
    Answer, A thorn in a dog's paw.
    Why is the letter B like fire,
    Answer, Because it makes oil boil.
    When a spider is late for dinner what does he do,
    Answer, He takes a fly
    What kind of wig can no hairdresser make
    Answer, an ear wig.
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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
    Tina Brennen
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mrs Brennen
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    38
    Address
    Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath