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School: Béal Átha 'n Fheadha (B.) (roll number 13631)

Location:
Ballina, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
D. P. Ó Cearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0147, Page 161

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    On an ivy leaf I stand
    I rode the mare that never was foaled
    And held her bridle in my hand."
    So the landlord let him go with what he owed him for he could not guess the answer of the riddle which was "his horse".
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Liam Mc Hale
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballina, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mr John Mc Hale
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballina, Co. Mayo