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School: Keelogues (roll number 13183)

Location:
Na Caológa, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Eibhlín Ní Cheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0121, Page 48

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    Riddles.
    When is a rock not a rock?
    When it is a shamrock.
    Why is a black hen cleverer than a white hen.
    Because a black hen can lay a white egg, but a white hen cannot lay a black egg.
    What seven letters of the alphabet did the old lady say when she looked into her purse? O.I.C.U.R.M.T.
    Headed like a thimble, tailed like a rat, You may guess for ever, but you wouldn't guess that
    A pipe.
    Why is a proud young lady like a drunkard.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Walsh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Daingean Mór, Co. Mhaigh Eo