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School: Clonard (roll number 16067)

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Clonard, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Fithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0694, Page 106

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  2. A Collection of Riddles

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    What bridge cannot bear a fly
    Teh bridge of your nose
    Why is E the most important letter in the Alphabet.
    Beacuse it comes before everybody and everything.
    What is the longest night in the year
    A fortnight.
    Why are watches like grasshoppers
    Because they move by springs.
    I met a cartful of fingers and thumbs they had no skin, flesh or bones what were they
    Botton gloves
    What has its eye in the middle of its
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