School: Lattoon

Location:
Lattoon, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
P. Ó Hiorraí
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  1. (continued from previous page)
    50. What has two eyes and can't see?
    Ans. A scissors.
    51. What has 3 feet, 2 ears, can't walk nor hear?
    Ans. A pot.
    52. He walked with man, he talked with man, he prevented man from sin, he never was in heaven nor never will get in.
    Balm's ass.
    53. In what place did the cock crow when all the world could hear him?
    Ans. In Noah's ark.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. 54. What goes up when the rain comes down?
    Ans. An umbrella.
    55. Why are soldiers most likely to be tired on the 1st of April than on any other day?
    Ans. Because they have just went through a March of 31 days.
    56. Why is a lady like the wheel of a cart?
    Ans. Because she has so many fellows.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rose Mc Gennis
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coragh, Co. Cavan