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School: Caddlebrook (roll number 10642)

Location:
Caddellbrook, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhocraigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0244, Page 219

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    When are roads very greasy
    Ands When they are dripping
    What is the best thing to make in a hurry
    Ans Haste
    Why is a proud person like a book of music
    Ans Because they are both full of airs
    Why is the sun like a good dough
    Ans Because it is light when it rises
    What is the difference between the North and South Pole
    Ans: All the difference in the world.
    Why are birds melancholy
    in the morning
    Ans: Because their beaks are dew.
    Why does a miller wear a cap.
    Ans - To cover his head.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rose Murtagh
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Ballyglass, Co. Roscommon