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School: Lios an Chairn (roll number 10390)

Location:
Lissacarn, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Liam Ó Fuaráin
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    What was three days old when our Lord was born ?
    Ans. The Moon.
    What four letters frighten a thief ?
    Ans. O. I. C. U.
    What is the longest word in the English language ?
    Ans. Smiles.
    What goes working all day long and sticks its finger in its eye at night ?
    Ans. The Crook.
    What is it that stays over the bog every day of the year ?
    Ans. The Crook.
    What has five fingers no flesh nor no bones ?
    Ans. A Glove.
    What stands on one leg and a heavy head over it ?
    Ans. Cabbage.
    What side of a horse is usually the most hair on ?
    Ans. The Out side.
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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
    Collector
    Rita Mc Cabe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lissacarn, Co. Leitrim