School: Taplach (roll number 5114)
- Location:
- Taplagh, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: P. Ó Dubhthaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0931, Page 350
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- Question,- Riddle me, riddle me randy bow
My father gave me seed to sow.
The seed was black & the ground was white
Riddle me that and I'll give you a pipe.
Answer,- Pen, ink and paper.Question,- Which is the cleanest letter in the Alphabet?
Answer, - H, because it is in the middle of washing.Question,- What goes up a ladder and down a ladder with its head down?
Answer,- A nail in a man's boot.Question,- Why is the letter F like a banana?
Answer,- Because they both make all fall.Question, Jip, Jip Jerry, all the men in Londonderry
Wouldn't climb, Jip, Jip, Jerry on the wall.
Answer,- The Smoke.Question,- Why is the king like a book?
Answer,- Because he has pages.Question,- Why should you never tell a secret to your hoop?
Answer,- Because it is sure to go round.(continues on next page)
