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School: Clonmel Convent (roll number 12180)

Location:
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Sr M. Peadar
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  1. Riddles (Local) (continued)

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    What time of day would it be dangerous to see a bull in a narrow lane?
    Answer :- Just after one.
    What is it that is full of knowledge, but knows nothing?
    Answer :- A bookcase.
    What is the difference between a rowing-boat and a liner?
    Answer :- One is sent along by its crew and the other its screw.
    Information received from :-
    Mr. J. J. Harding,
    1, Irishtown
    Clonmel.
    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
    Maura Harding
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mr J. J. Harding
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary