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School: Caimthír (Camphire), Ceapach Chuinn (roll number 15129)

Location:
Camphire, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Nóra Bean Uí Chradóig
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  1. A Collection of Riddles

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    Where was Moses when the light went out?
    In the dark.
    What does a lady look for but never hopes to find?
    A hole in her stocking.
    What river do you cross when writing?
    The Tees.
    What has no legs, but runs?
    The water in a stream.
    What is the difference between Noah's Ark and Joan of Ark?
    Noah's Ark was made of wood and Joan of Ark was Maid of Orleans.
    What did Adam first set in the Garden of Eden?
    His foot.
    What is the best way to make a coat last?
    Make the trousers and waistcoat first.
    Why was Adam a good runner?
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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
    Patrick Hannigan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Camphire, Co. Waterford
    Informant
    Tomás Ó Hannagáin
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Occupation
    Feirmeoir
    Address
    Camphire, Co. Waterford