School: Clochar na Toirbhirte

Location:
Lismore, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Sr M. Gráinne
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  1. 1. What animal always carries his luggage with?
    The elephant carries his trunk.
    2. What is the difference between a school master, and Engine driver?
    One trains the mind, and the other minds the train.
    3. Why are fishmongers greedy? Because their business makes them sell fish (selfish)
    4. What part of a fish is like the end of a book?
    The fin is (Finish)
    5. What is the difference between Joan of arc and Noah's Ark?
    One was maid of Orleans the other was made of wood
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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
    Ann Stapleton
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lismore, Co. Waterford
    Informant
    Mrs J. Stapleton
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lismore, Co. Waterford