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School: The Downs (roll number 8875)

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The Downs, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
S. Molloy
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    What goes up when the rain comes down.
    An umbrella.
    What's the difference between a child and an overcoat.
    One you were and the other you wear.
    What dog is only a yard long.
    A yard dog.
    What two letters in the alphabet presents a name.
    (N.S.) Ennis.
    Why is E a sorrowful letter.
    Because its the end of life and the beginning of eternity.
    Why does a hen cross a road.
    Because she cannot look under it.
    Fire under it, and fire over it and yet it never touches the fire.
    A cake baking in the oven.
    What drinks all but eats nothing.
    A lamp when it is lit.
    What is the difference between a lady and a looking glass.
    One looks in and talks and the other looks out without talking.
    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
    Annie Cleary
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    The Downs, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Patrick Cleary
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    The Downs, Co. Westmeath