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School: Ballinlough (roll number 9238)

Location:
Ballinlough Big, Co. Meath
Teacher:
P. Mac Domhnaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0704, Page 112

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    A A ladder

    Q When I throw it up it's as white as snow when it comes down it's as yellow as gold?
    A An egg

    Q Why is the letter "g" like the sun?
    A Because it's in the middle of light.

    Q What kind of pets should you beat often?
    A Carpets.

    Q I walk on my head while you walk on your feet
    what am I?
    A boot-nail.

    Q Clip Chop Cherry all the men Derry couldn't climb the Chip Chop Cherry?
    A Smoke.

    Q What is the hardest key to turn?
    A A donkey.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Keogh
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    11
    Address
    Ballinlough Big, Co. Meath