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School: Claonar agus Carraig, Cill an Mhuilinn

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Killavullen, Co. Cork
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Pádraig Ó Síothcháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0372, Page 234

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    then it is worth less (worthless).
    Q How is there never such a thing as a whole day.
    A Because every day begins by breaking.
    Q Long legs crooked thighs little head and no eyes.
    A A tongs.
    Q As I went up a slippery gap, I met my uncle Davie an iron nose, timber toes and 'pon my word he frightened the crows.
    A A gun.
    Q Which birds set us the best example:
    A Crows, because they never quarrel without cause (caws).
    Q Who was the first whistler and what tune did he play.
    A The wind - over the hills and far away.
    Q What is worse than raining cats and dogs.
    A Hailing motor-buses.
    Q Why can the world never come to an end.
    A Because 'tis round.
    Q Why is a man that marries an heiress a lover of music.?
    A Because he marries for-tune.
    Q Why is a policeman like a rainbow.?
    A Because he generally makes his appearance after
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maura Cronin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrig Demesne, Co. Cork