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School: Ceapach an tSeagail

Location:
Cappataggle, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Antoine Ó Monacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0045, Page 0008

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    Riddle me, Riddle me antio,
    My father gave me seed to sow
    The seed was black and the ground was white
    Riddle me that and I will give you a pint.
    Writing in ink.
    What County in Ireland is like an unlit lamp.
    Wicklow.
    Little Tommie toothless came to the door footless,
    He said Mrs Quinn keep your hens within,
    I don't care for your dog.
    A worm.
    What is always behind the time?
    THe back of the clock.
    What is it that never saw its equal?
    God.
    A black sheep and a white fleece
    A cake on a griddle,
    Brown am I and much admired.
    Many horses I have tired
    Tired the horse and worried the man
    Tell me what I am if you can?
    A saddle.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Lohan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cappataggle, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Mr Daniel Lohan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cappataggle, Co. Galway