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School: Gleann Coirib (roll number 6763)

Location:
Glencorrib, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Hargadáin
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    Puzzles
    Two brothers born in March, and one had a birthday in June, the other in September. One married his mother and the other died an old maid. Can you solve it?
    They were born in a town called March. One became a priest and married his mother. The other became a barber and dyed an old maid's hair.
    Why is the letter"K" like a pig's tail?
    Because it is at the end of the pork.
    Why is a bar of toffee like a race-horse?
    Because the more you lick it the quicker it goes.
    What is bought by the yard and worn by the foot?
    A carpet.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Mary Hennelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Glencorrib, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Hennelly
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Glencorrib, Co. Mayo