School: Aodh Rua, Dún na nGall (roll number 13382)

Location:
Donegal, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Séamus Mag Shamhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1034, Page 264

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  1. Question. What can cross a river without getting (get) wet
    Answer. A shadow
    Q. What has three feet but no leg
    A. A yard ruler
    Q. When is a mouse like a pony
    A. When it's in a trap
    Q. Why is a banana like a jersey
    A. Because it's easy to slip on
    (A) Q. Why is a watch like a river
    A. It never runs far without winding
    Q. Why is a telescope like time
    A. Because it brings things nearer
    Q. What is the difference between (and) a tailor and a groom.
    A. One tends mares and the other mends tears.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    J. Cassidy
    Gender
    Male