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School: Castlesampson

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Castlesampson, Co. Roscommon
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Aodh Ó Fithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0269, Page 238

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    Gathered by James Craven (age 13) The Park Taughmaconnell Ballinasloe.
    1. Born without a night cap.
    Christened without sin
    Came into the world roaring
    And never will be heard again.
    Answer, A shot.
    2. It is too short; cut a bit of it and
    it will be long enough.
    Answer. Grave or hole.
    3. Why does a dog turn round before
    he lies down
    Answer. Because he does not know the
    head of his bed.
    4. Why does an ass eat thistle.
    Answer. Because he is an ass.
    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
    James Craven
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Address
    Taghmaconnell, Co. Roscommon