School: Howth (C.)

Location:
Howth, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
M. Ní Bhuain
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  1. (continued from previous page)
    Churches and all?
    The sun.
    21. Do you know "Dogs Walk" in Howth?
    Of course the dogs walk in Howth.
    22. What goes round the wood, and yet never goes into it?
    The bark.
    Mr Brian Kenny,
    "Clifton"
    Howth
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. 23. What bow can you not tie?
    A rainbow.
    24. What part of a cow goes out a gap first?
    Its breath.
    25. What goes out without leaving the room?
    The fire.
    26. What is the shyest thing in the house?
    The clock, because it has its hands over its face all day.
    Mr J. O'Brien
    Cliff Farm Dairy
    Howth
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr J. O' Brien
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Howth, Co. Dublin
  3. 27. What is bought by the yard, and worn by the foot?
    A carpet.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.