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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Béal Átha hAmhnais (roll number 11438)

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Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    17 I know a little fellow, he is more afraid of a cock and a hen than all the kings men.
    Ans. A worm.
    18 What is the lightest twopence worth in the town.
    Ans. A twopenny stamp.
    19 Why is a ladies jumper compared with a banana skin.
    Ans. Because they are both easy to slip on.
    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
    Informant
    Thomas Finn
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    72
    Address
    Gorteen, Co. Mayo