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School: Clochar Bhríde, Tullow

Location:
An Tulach, Co. Cheatharlach
Teacher:
M. Ní Dhubháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0909, Page 085

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    1. What is it that the longer it lives the shorter it grows?
    A candle
    2. What notes does a singer like best?
    Bank notes.
    3. Why is there no such thing as a whole day?
    Because each day begins by breaking.
    4. Why is the letter H a cure for deafness?
    Because it makes the ear hear.
    5. Why is a lady as much like a drunken man?
    Because they are both fond of the glass.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Madge Murphy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Tulach, Co. Cheatharlach
    Informant
    Mr L. Murphy
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    63
    Address
    An Tulach, Co. Cheatharlach