School: Tillystown, Bray (roll number 9845)

Location:
Shanganagh, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
Micheál Ó Heoghanáin
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  1. Riddle: Why does a man cross a road.
    Solution: To get to the other side
    Riddle: What is the nosiest thing in the world.
    Solution: A candle because it wakes the dead
    Riddle: What goes up when the rain comes down.
    Solution: An umbrella.
    Riddle: How many ladders would reach the moon.
    Solution: One if it was long enough
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