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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 124

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    Riddle me riddle me ree has one eye and can't see.
    A needle.
    As I went out on my Grandfather's gap I met a little man with a red cap, it would be more afraid of a cock or a hen that king George and all his men.
    A worm.
    Q What is the difference between a little fat pig and a fat little pig
    A One is a littlle fat pig but the other is only a little fat.
    Q Why does a dog waig his tail
    A Because the tail can't waig the dog.
    Q Why does a chimney smoke.
    Because it can't chew.
    Full of holes and holds up water.
    A pot Crooke.
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    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
    Bridget Gaynor
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Smithstown, Co. Meath