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School: St Garvan's, Rathmullen

Location:
Rathmullan, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Séamus P. Mac Eiteagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1089, Page 25

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    Why is a school-boy like a fisherman?
    Because one bates his hook and the other hates his book.
    Who are the smallest men in the world.?
    The Inchmen.
    If there are 15 patches on your trousers what time is it?
    It is time to get a new pair.
    What man must the king take off his hat to?
    The barber.
    What is it that is all holes and still holds water? A sponge
    What is the best thing to put in a cake?
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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
    Tom O' Hanlon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Saltpans, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Edward O' Hanlon
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Saltpans, Co. Donegal