School: St Columb's Moville

Location:
Bun an Phobail, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Hamilton Stewart
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1119, Page 282

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  1. Riddles.
    R. Long legs, short thighs, little head and no eyes.
    A. A pair of tongs.
    R. What part of a cow goes into the byre first.
    A. Its break.
    R. What never cries over spilt milk
    A. A cat.
    R. What makes a pair of boots
    A. Two
    R. Why does a hen cross the road.
    A. To get to the other side.
    R. If I bought a bicycle for £85 what height would it be.
    A. The height of nonsense.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Hamilton Stewart
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Bun an Phobail, Co. Dhún na nGall