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Castleknock, Co. Dublin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0791, Page 11

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  1. Local Riddles (continued)

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    Answer// A mushroom
    4// Riddle me, Riddle me, Ranoli O my father gave me seeds to sow, the seed was black and the ground was white. Riddle me that and I'll give you a pint.
    Answer// Writing a letter.
    5// I have a little house and it would'nt fit a mouse and it has as many windows as the Lord Mayors house.
    Answer// A thimble.
    6// What wears boots and hasn't any.
    Answer// A football
    7// What is the difference between a school-master and a station-master.
    Answer// The station master
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English