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School: Baile an Oileáin (B.) (roll number 2808)

Location:
Ballinillane, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Eoghan Ua Muircheartaigh
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    what relation is she to your - your mother.
    18. Why is a horse cleverer than a mouse - because he can run away when under a trap.
    19. Why is a fish - monger - never generous - because his business makes him selfish (sell fish)
    20. What is the difference between a lazy boy and a fisherman? - one hates his books and the other baits his hooks.
    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
    John Curran
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gowlane, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    James Curran
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    48
    Address
    Gowlane, Co. Kerry