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School: Clonmel Convent (roll number 12180)

Location:
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Sr M. Peadar
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0567C, Page 17_011

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  1. Riddles (Local)

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    What goes up when the rain comes down?
    Answer : An umbrella.
    What is it the wetter you are only makes you drier?
    Answer : A towel
    What part of a cow comes over the wall "first"?
    Answer : Her breath.
    What kind of lions can be seen in the playground?
    Answer : Dandelions.
    Why does a hen cross
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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
    Nancy Farrell
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mrs Farrell
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary