School: Baile i Meadhon Locha (roll number 344)
- Location:
- Bellanaman, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: C. Nic Gabhann
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- (continued from previous page)What sleeps with its finger in its eye (A crook.)
Chip Chip cherry all the men in Derry, couldn't lift climb up Chip Chip Cherry. (The Smoke).
As I went over London bridge, I met a London scholar. He took off his hat , andrew his gloves and I've told you the name of the scholar = (.Andrew)
What is it I have and you have and you make more use of mine than I do. (My name)
What goes up when the rain comes down. An umbrella.
When is a riddle like a stale loaf (When its crusty)
If a cat and half kills a rat and a half in a day and a half. How long will it take a dozen cats to kill a dozen rats. (18 days)
If your Uncles sister is not your Aunt what relation is she. (Your Mother)
What is everybody doing at the same tome (Growing Older.)(continues on next page)
