School: Cullahill (B.), Rathdowwney (roll number 13136)
- Location:
- Cullahill, Co. Laois
- Teacher: P. Ó Reachtagáin
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- Riddle me 'riddle Ranto O my father gave me a seed to sow.
The seed was black and the ground was white riddle me that by tomorrow night?
Answer: Ink & Paper
I have a little horse who eats oak, elm and ash and if he drank water he would die?
Answer: A fire.
What bridge are never travelled over?
Answer: The bridge of your nose.
Four little sisters long and tall one can't work without them all?
Answer: Four knitting needles.
As round as an apple as flat as a pan one side a woman the other a man?
Answer: A Penny.
As I was going I got it. I sat down to look for it. If I found it I would throw it away. If I did not I would bring it home with me.
Answer: A thorn in my foot.
