School: Oileán Faoide
- Location:
- Whiddy Island, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Conchobhar Ó Ruairc
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And on an oak tree I do stand,
I rode a mare, that never foaled.
But held the bridle in my hand.?
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Answer = A lieQuestion = A lepper of ditches
A treader of thorns
A nice brown cow with two leather horns?(continues on next page)