School: Scoil na mBráthar, Calainn

Location:
Callan, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Br. P. Ó Gairbheith
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  1. Q Why does a hen pick a pot?
    A Because she could not lick it.
    Q What kind of stones Would you find in a river?
    A Wet one.
    Q What must be taken before it is given?
    A Photo
    Q Why does a hen cross the road?
    A Because she want to go to the other side.
    Q What part of a cow goes over the ditch first?
    A Her Breath.
    Q Ink Ank under the bank ten drawn four?
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    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    T. Dooley
    Gender
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