School: Gusserane
- Location:
- Gusserane, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Bríghid, Bean Nic Fheorais
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0871, Page 308
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- Riddles
What ship does everyone wish to avoid?
Hardship.
What is deeper than the sea?
A tailor's thimble.
I have a little red cow,
She sits by the wall,
She eats all I gives her,
And drinks none at all.
A fire.
What would go from here to Dublin without stopping?
A road.
What is the difference between a grand lady and a brave soldier?
One powders the face and the other faces the powder.
What is it that go around the house and sleeps on its head in the corner?
A broom.
There is a small kiln red,
And limestones in it.
With smoke overhead
And no fire in it?
Your mouth?
As round as an apple as deep as a cup and(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Annie Ryan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Garryduff, Co. Wexford
