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School: Taney, Dundrum

Location:
Dún Droma, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
Teacher:
E. Costello
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  1. A Collection of Riddles

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    As I was going out a slippery gap I met my Uncle Davy. I cut off his head and left his body lying easy?
    A head of cabbage.
    What is black and white and read all over?
    A newspaper.
    What goes round and round the room and sleeps with its head downwards?
    A brush.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. A Collection of Riddles

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    Why is a waiter like a racing horse?
    Because he runs for cups, plates and steaks. (stakes)
    What is the difference between an engine driver and a school master?
    The engine driver minds the train, and the school master trains the mind.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Helen Venables
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    11
    Address
    Páirc an Ghoirt Aird, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath