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School: Caisleán Mathúna (B) (roll number 16202)

Location:
Baile na Lorgan, Co. Mhuineacháin
Teacher:
T. Ó Hárdaigh
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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    What is the difference between a school-master and an Engine driver?
    One trains the mind, and the other minds the train.
    If a ton of feathers costs [?]5, what will a ton of coal come to ?
    Ashes.
    What is it. The man that makes it doesn't want it. The man that buys it doesn't keep it, and the man that wears it doesn't see it?
    A coffin
    Why did the fly fly?
    Because the spider spied her.
    What goes from house to house and never comes in at night?
    A path.
    Tell me a word of five letters, take two away and one remains?
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Francis Mc Quade
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baile na Lorgan, Co. Mhuineacháin