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School: Clinoony (roll number 15509)

Location:
Clonoony, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Uilis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0948, Page 065

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    Ques. What is neither right nor fair.?
    Ans. A Black man's left foot.
    Ques. Deep down in the earth, is the place of my birth. I am as black as the night, but your homes I make bright when I burst into flames who can tell me my name.?
    Ans Coal.
    Ques. When was meat the highest.?
    Ans When the cow jumped over the moon.
    Ques. Why will there be no men with beards in Heaven.?
    Ans. Because men only get into heaven by a close shave.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
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