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School: Clonmel Convent (roll number 12180)

Location:
Cluain Meala, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Sr M. Peadar
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    15th Sept, 1938
    Riddles (Local)
    Why does a hen pick a pot?
    Answer :- Because she can't lick it.
    What is that which ties two persons and only touches one?
    Answer :- A wedding ring
    What is the difference between a butcher and a flirt?
    Answer :- One kills to dress and the other dresses to kill.
    Why don't farmers tell secrets in a cornfield?
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Breen
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cluain Meala, Co. Thiobraid Árann