School: Kilfenora (B.) (roll number 2155)

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   I met my Uncle Thady. I cuts of his head and left his body easy.,
   "Answer," "A head of Cabbage".,

   Riddle me, Riddle me anti o me father gave me seeds to sow the seeds were black and the ground was white Riddle me that and Ill give you a pint.,
   Answer. Ink and paper.,

   As I went out a slippery gap. I met a boy with a red cap, iron nose, timber toes and "pon my word he'd frighten crows
   "Answer," A gun.,

   Genny white peticoat Genny red nose, the longer she lives the shorter she grows.,
   "Answer"., A candle".,

   

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   On sandy gravel I do travel, on sleepers I do stand, I rode the mare that never foaled and carried the bridle on my hand. "Answer" The Train. Ding dang under a bang ten drawing four, "Answer" A man milking a cow. Jenny white peticoat, Jenny red nose, the longer she stands the shorter she grows, "Answer" a candle lightening. The man that made it did not use it, the man who bought it did not need it, the man who used it

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