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School: Tulach Chromán (roll number 1256)

Location:
Tullycroman, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Mrs. Brennan
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    Riddles.
    1-What is the shyist thing in the house?
    Answer-the clock because it keeps its hands over its face.
    2-What can go up the chimney down but cannot go down the chimney up?
    Answer-an umbrella.
    3-Why does a hen pick a pot?
    Answer-because she can't lick it.
    4-What turns without moving?
    Answer-milk.
    5-Why does a hen cross the road?
    Answer-to get to the other side.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Dinkin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumreask, Co. Monaghan
    Informant
    Mrs Teresa Dinkin
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    60
    Address
    Drumreask, Co. Monaghan