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School: Grangegeeth (roll number 2630)

Location:
Grangegeeth, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Séosaimhín, Bean Uí Dhubhghaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0715, Page 030

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    Which bird has a name you could spell with one letter?
    Ans. - Jay.
    Who was the first whistler and what was his tune?
    Ans. - The wind. "Over the hills and far away."
    What has a neck and a body but nothing else?
    Ans. - A bottle.
    Why is a drunkard like a conceited lady?
    Ans. - Because they are both too fond of the glass.
    What kind of dogs is always three feet long?
    Ans. - A yard dog.
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
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    English