School: Kishikirk, Caherconlish (roll number 553)
- Location:
- Kishyquirk, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Mrs. Margt. Portley
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0522, Page 125
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- A Collection of Riddles
1. How many feet have forty sheep, a shepherd, and his dog? (Two)2. Why does a milker wear a white hat? (To cover his head)3. Why is a dishonest grocer compared with avoirdupois weight?
(Because he has no scruple)4. Why does a cow moo? (Because she can't blow her horn)5. It is black and white and red all over. ( The newspaper)6. Prove that a cat has nine tails.
(No cat has eight tails, a cat has one tail more therefore he has nine tails).7. Three crows on a tree. A farmer shot two. How many remain?
(Two dead crows)8. When is a door not a door? (When it's ajar)9. Why does a donkey eat thistles? (Because he is an ass).10. What's the best place to fish on a wet day? (Under the bridge)(continues on next page)
