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School: Convent of Mercy, Athlone

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Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0749, Page 051

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    Riddles
    Riddles are very amusing especially during the Winter nights. Here are some which I heard from my mother.
    What is it that never asks any questions yet requires many answers?
    Answere: The door bell
    What is it which is often brought to table often cut and never eaten?
    Answer: A pack of cards
    Why does a hen pick a pot?
    Answer. Because it can not lick it.
    What makes a pair of boots
    Answer: Two
    If a man got 6d for
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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
    Mary Flynn
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Athlone, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mrs Flynn
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Athlone, Co. Westmeath