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School: Johnstown (roll number 877)

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Baile Sheáin, Co. na Mí
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Miss H.C. Hickie
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  1. Riddles Heard Locally

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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Stephen Mc Nally
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    12

  2. Riddles Heard Locally

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    In which month do ladies talk least?
    February because it is the shortest.
    Why is a bubble like a bruise?
    Because it comes from a blow.
    Where should you feel for the poor?
    In your pocket.
    Why is a sick Hebrew like a diamond?
    He is a Jew-ill.
    Why is grass like a penknife
    Because the spring brings out the blades.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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