School: Islandanny (roll number 5748/9)

Location:
Rea, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Chatháin

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Riddles

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0406, Page 506

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A steel horse and a brass driver went over an ivory bridge.
Ans. A needle, timble and thread.
What goes round the house all day and stays at the door by night.
Ans. A sweeping brush.
Two dead men fighting, two blind men looking on, two cripples running for the priest and two dummies telling them hurry on.
Ans. A lie.
Which is the cleanest letter in the alphabet.
Ans. (H) because it is in the middle of washing.
What has a tongue and doesn't speak.
Ans. A boot.
Which is the lightest city in the world.
Ans. Cork because it can float on water.

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Collector
Máire Dillon
Gender
female
Address
Sluicequarter, Co. Kerry
Language
English