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School: Áth Treasna (C.)

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Newmarket, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Cheallacháin
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    There is a little thing in the middle of the field, when you raise up its tail it's nose will bleed?
    A Plump
    Why is a cook compared to a racehorse?
    Because the are both running for a cup.
    Why do the King of England wear red braces
    To keep up his pants.
    Take away one of my letters, take two, in fact take away all my letters and I still remain, what am I?
    The Postman
    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
    Mary Morrissey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Rossacon, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mr Ned Morrissey
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    32
    Address
    Rossacon, Co. Cork