School: Granagh (C.), Brúgh Ríogh (roll number 9928)
- Location:
- Granagh, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Máire Ní Leidhin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0499, Page 187
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- (continued from previous page)Q When is a sheep not a sheep?
A When he is turned into a field.
Q A little wood a little wire a little house without a fire?
A A birds cage.
Q Deep it is and damp it is yet fit for a king?
A A grave.
Q Why is a horse clever than a mouse?
A Because he can run away when in a trap.
Q Why are tall people more lazy than short people
A Because they are longer in bed
Q What has four legs but never walks?
A A bed.
Q How can a person get a pear(pair) from an apple tree?
A Pull two and you have a pair.
Q What is it that belongs to you, but is used by your friends more than yourself?
A Your name
Q What is the last thing you take off going to bed?
A Your feet off the ground.
Q What wears shoes but never has them?
A A football
Q Why is life the greatest of all riddles?
A Because we must all give it up.
Q Why did Adam bit the apple Eve gave to him?
A Because he had no knife.(continues on next page)
