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School: Ballybay (Hall St.) (roll number 12378)

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Ballybay, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
C. Ó Maonaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0938, Page 314

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    Q Why is a clock the shyest thing in the world.
    A Because it has always its hands over its face.
    Q Which part of the body is most abused.
    A The eyes.
    Q What is it that has always a bite in it's mouth.
    A A cow.
    Q What is full and will hold more.
    A A pot of potatoes when you pour water in.
    Q As white as a plate as light as a feather it is heavy and dark when you squeeze it together.
    A Snow.
    Q What goes from house to house and lies outside.
    A The path.
    Q What turns without moving
    A Milk.
    Q. As I went through a dirty gap, I met a wee fellow with a red cap a stick in his hand a stone is his belly, riddle me that and I will give you a penny.
    A A haw.
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