School: Árd-achadh (C.) (roll number 14076)

Location:
Ardagh, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Máire Ní Mhadagáin
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  1. What has a head and body and no more? Ans. A bob
    Why should a hen never have untidy feathers? Because she carries a comb with
    What ship do we all like to avoid? Hardship
    What is it that never asks questions yet requires many answers? The door bell.
    Why is the sun like a dough?
    Because it is light when it rises.
    Why is a bank like music?
    Because they are both full of notes.
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolacokery, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    John Ryan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Coolacokery, Co. Limerick