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School: Drumlish (C.) (roll number 10023)

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Droim Lis, Co. an Longfoirt
Teacher:
Brigid Lacy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0758, Page 006

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    Ans.- Because the bed wont come to you.
    9. What is the first thing you do when you go to bed?
    Ans.- Spoil the bed.
    10. What sleeps with its finger in its eye?
    Ans.- The crook.
    11. What sleeps with its eyes open?
    Ans.- A hare.
    12. I have a little red cow, I tie her to the wall, give her hay, give her straw she will fly, give her water and she will die?
    Ans.- The fire.
    13. What is it you bring to the table cut it and never eat it?
    Ans.- A pack of cards.
    14. Why does a hen pick a pot?
    Ans.- Because she cannot lick it.
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    AT0031: The Fox Climbs from the Pit on the Wolf's Back
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rita Murphy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cluain Mhic Airt, Co. an Longfoirt
    Informant
    Annie Murphy
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    38
    Address
    Cluain Mhic Airt, Co. an Longfoirt