A Riddle

Seven-ty/tea cups fell on the ground and one broke, how many were left?

Six

Collector: Unknown

Informant: Bernard Madden, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

Place: Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

Footnote: Duchas, http://www.duchas.ie

A riddle

Why is a pig in the parlour like a house on fire?

Because, the sooner you put them out the better.

Collector: Unknown

Informant: Michael Duffy, Creagh, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

Place: Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

Footnote: Duchas, http://www.duchas.ie