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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte

Location:
Lismore, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Sr M. Gráinne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0635, Page 66

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    6. Why is the balloon like a tramp? Because neither has usable means of support
    7. What is the difference between a jeweller and a jailer? One sells jewels and the other minds the cells.
    8. Why is a grocer like a heavy man?
    Because his business makes him sell tea. (Weighty)
    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
    Ann Stapleton
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lismore, Co. Waterford
    Informant
    Mrs J. Stapleton
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lismore, Co. Waterford