School: O'Brennan, Baile Mhic Ealgóid, Tráighlí
- Location:
- Tonreagh Lower, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Loingsigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0444, Page 361
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- The following is a collection of riddles received from pupils of the Brennan N. S.1. It is black, it is white, and red (read) all over
Answer - a newspaper2. As round as an apple as plump as a ball, can climb the church over steeple and all
Answer - The sun3. Long legs, crooked thighs,
small head, no eyes
Answer - tongs4. Put out your hand,
and you'll plainly see,
What never was.
Answer - any of your fingers as long as your middle finger5. A cow near the wall, that eats whatever you give her.
Answer - a fire6. In Amsterdam, it is common,
In Germay, it is still
It is always in a mountain
But never in a hill
Answer - The Letter "m"7. What is it that is full, and can hold more.
Answer - A pot of potatoes before pouring in water(continues on next page)
