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School: Ballinvally (B.) (roll number 931)

Location:
Ballinvally, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
T. Healy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0723, Page 089

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    A big mouth and cannot talk, two ears and cannot hear, three legs and cannot walk.
    Ans. A Pot.
    Long legs, short thighs, little head and no eyes.
    Ans. A Tongs.
    A kitchen full room and could not catch a spoonful.
    Ans. Smoke.
    I have a house that would not fit a mouse and it has as many windows as the Lord Mayor's house.
    Ans. A Thimble.
    Where was Adam when the light went out?
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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
    John Devereux
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Delvin, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Patrick Devereux
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Delvin, Co. Westmeath