School: Caherelly, Grange, Kilmallock (roll number 2184)
- Location:
- Caherelly, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: John Raleigh
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- 205Riddles1. What's the difference between an engine driver and a school master?Ans: One trains the mind and the other minds the train.2. What is it that has three feet but no legs?Ans: A yard measure.3. What is it that has eyes and can't see?Ans: A needle.4. Although I perpetrate no crime they take and hang me everytime I always do work at night but though I'm heavy yet I'm ligt?Ans: A lamp.5. Twenty four little cows tied to a stall - up comes the little red bull and mixed them all.Ans: Your tongue and teeth.6. Whats always behind time?Ans: The back of a clock.7. When was Adam born:Ans: Before his wedding eve.8. Tis black, Tis white, Tis read all over.Ans: A newspaper.9. If ten motors pass you on(continues on next page)
