School: Réidh na Scríne (C.), Ros Ó gCairbre (roll number 8750)
- Location:
- Ré na Scríne, Co. Chorcaí
- Teacher: Síle Ní Dhonnchadh
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- Gender
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- Riddles
Q. Six tea-cups upon a shelf one fell down and how many were left?
("Six tea-cups" pronounced "Sixty cups") Ans. five.
Q. To whom must even the King take off his hat?
A. To his hairdresser.
Q.What makes more noise than a sow screeching in a farmyard?
A. Two Sows
Q. What is half the moon like?
A. The other half.
Q. If the fire-shovel and fender cost 18/6 what will the coal come to?
A. To Ashes.
