School: Castlecoote (roll number 6344)
- Location:
- Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Ghabhláin
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Riddles & Rhymes
31. Why is a black hen more clever than a white one?
Fr. Because a black hen can lay a white egg but a white hen cannot lay a black one.32. Why is a horse seldom hungry?
Fr. Because he was always a bit in his mouth33. Old pussy twitches has but one eye, and a great big tail that she lets fly, and every time she goes out the gap, she leaves a piece of her tail in the trap.
Fr. A needle and thread.34. Why does a hen [pick?] the pot?
Fr. Because she cannot lick it.35. Why does a hen cross the road?
Fr. Because she wants to get to the other side36. If all Ireland was drowned what county would be saved?
Fr. County Cork.There's a windmill in Lacken and a castle in Skrine, They are as far asunder that they never will join.
