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School: Borris (B.)

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Borris, Co. Carlow
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Ss. Ó Loinneáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0904, Page 291

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  2. Riddles

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    Question: Riddle me riddle me ranty row.
    My father gave me some seeds to sow.The seeds were black and the ground was white. Riddle me that and I'll give you a pipe.
    Answer: Black ink and white paper.
    Question: Who may marry a wife and yet remain single all his life. Answer: A clergyman.
    Question: What is the favourite (do) word with women.
    Answer: The last one.
    Question: Why are washerwomen the silliest of women.
    Answer: Because they put out their tubs to catch soft water when it rains hard.
    Question: What is it goes uphill downhill and yet stands still.
    Answer: The road.
    Question: What is the difference between a schoolmaster
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