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 508

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On which side of the jug is the handle?
Ans. On the outside.
What relation has a door mat to a door step?
Ans. A step father.
Why is a dirty child like flannel?
Because it shrinks from washing.

Why is an umbrella like a pancake?
Ans. Because it's seldom seen after lent.
What is the difference between a tenant and a son of a widow?
Ans. The tenant has to pay rents (two parents) and the son of a tenant has not two parents (to pay rents).
Why does a miller wear a white cap?
Ans. To cover his head.

Collector
Máire Ní Duilleáin
Gender
female
Language
English