School: Leac Snámha (B.) (roll number 10957)

Location:
Lixnaw, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Dáithí. B. Ó Duilleáin

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Riddles

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0411, Page 064

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There is a man living in my district named Tom Lawlor who is famous for giving riddles. When ever he would happen to meet you on the road he would give you a riddle to solv. I am now going to tell you some of this riddles.
Why (dose) does a hen pick a pot?
Answer. Because she cannot lick it?
Why does a cow look over a gap?
Answer. Because she can't look under it.
Why is Athens like a candle?
Answer. Because it is always in Greece.
Why is a bad pen like an angry cat?
Answer. Because it scratches.
If I built a wall from here to Dublin what height would it be?
Answer. The height of foolishness.
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Collector
John Shanahan
Gender
male
Address
Irrabeg, Co. Kerry
Informant
Thomas Lawlor
Gender
male
Address
Irrabeg, Co. Kerry
Language
English