School: Ballynacargy (C.) (roll number 7893)

Location:
Ballynacarrigy, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Óda
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  1. What is one half of the moon like?
    The other half.
    As I went up a gap Jimmy bit me what is that?
    A Nettle.
    What does a woman look for but never hope to find?
    A hole in her stocking.
    What is an egg like?
    Another egg.
    Why does a poor man drink coffee?
    Because he has no proper-tea.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Barry
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Ballynacarrigy, Co. Westmeath