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School: Ballystrang (roll number 15364)

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Ballystrang, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Seosamh Ó Cuinn
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  2. A Collection of Riddles

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    What bridge has never yet been crossed by any human person?
    The bridge of your nose.
    What tree is to be found in the calendar?
    The date.
    What is the unhappiest tree?
    The weeping willow.
    What is unpoppiest thing the house?
    The clock.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Willie Kelly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Chearc, Co. Dhún na nGall