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School: Cill Cruim / Killocrim (roll number 17072)

Location:
Killacrim, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Micheál Óg Ó Catháin
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    1. It's here, it's there, it's everywhere, it's down in Castle Harbout, it takes a bite as big as a horse and never swallows it after.
    Ans. A scythe.
    2. I went up the road and down the road and carried the road on my back.
    Ans. A ladder.
    3. Why does a hen cross the road?
    Ans. Because she wants to get to the other side.
    4. What part of the cow goes out the gate first?
    Ans. Her breath.
    5. Why does a cow look over the ditch?
    Ans. Because she can't look under it.
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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
    Conchubhair Mac Giolla Bhuidhe
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killacrim, Co. Kerry