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School: Caladh (B.) (roll number 11920)

Location:
Callow, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Ciaráin
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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    Why is Ireland like a bottle of wine?
    Because there is a cork in it.
    What is the highiest number in a two foot rule?
    Nine because all the rest are double numbers.
    What does God never see@
    One like Himself.
    Why is a pig up-stairs like a house on fire?
    The sooner put out the better.
    Where was Moses when
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    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
    Seán Mac Dhuarcáin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cuildoo, Co. Mayo