School: Dunboyne (C.) (roll number 15917)
- Location:
- Dunboyne, Co. Meath
- Teachers: Seosaimhín Ní Chonmidhe Uná Frinse
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0689, Page 065
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- Riddles1. Why did the tap run?
Because it saw the kitchen sink.
2. What turns and still never moves?
New milk.
3. What four letters would frighten a thief?
O.I.C.U.
4. Long and lanky deaf and dumb has no legs and still it can run?
A river.
5. Long legs short thie little head and no eyes?
A tongs.
6. Why is a piece of toffee like a lazy horse?
Because the more you lick it the faster it runs.
7. Why does a miller wear a white hat?
To cover his head.
8. What man in the Dail wears the biggest hat?
The man with the biggest head.(continues on next page)
