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School: Doire an Daimh (Derrindaffe) (roll number 10976)

Location:
Doire an Daimh, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Foghludha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410C, Page 08_004

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  1. A Collection of Riddles (continued)

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    (12) What number is finished by adding one letter. One add "D" and it is done.
    (13) What smells most in a perfumer's shop. The nose
    (14) Why should you carry a watch while crossing a desert. Because it has a spring in it.
    (15) Why is a mouse trap like this riddle. Because there is a catch in it.
    (16) Why is a man who grumbles like an over baked loaf. They are both crusty.
    (17) Why is a penny round.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Con Keeffe
    Other names
    Con Keeffe
    Cornelius O Keeffe
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Trian Iarthach, Co. Chiarraí