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School: Doire / Derrew (roll number 14624)

Location:
Derrew, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Caitlín Bean Uí Maolalaidh
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  1. Riddles

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    1. What is the difference between an old shilling and a new penny.
    (Eleven pence)
    2. Why is a man with a toothache like a rainy day.
    Because the man is roaring and the day is pouring.
    3. Why is the wick of a candle like the city of Athens
    Because in it is the middle of Greece
    4. It goes in and out and never leaves the house.
    (continues on next page)
    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
    Paddy Prendergast
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cartronbower, Co. Mayo