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School: Woodland (roll number 8464)

Location:
Woodland, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Mrs Crossan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1085, Page 43

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    (10) I have a little red cow. She stands by the wall, She eats all I give her but drinks none at all. (A fire)
    (11) What is under the fire and on top of the fire but never touches the fire? (A cake in the oven)
    (12) A wee white house on the top of the hill. If you go round and round you wont get in. (An egg)
    (13) Long legs, short thighs, little head and no eyes? (A pair of tongs)
    (14) What goes round the house and peeps into every little hole? (The wind)
    (15) What goes round and round the house with the harrows after it? (A hen with her brood)
    (16) If Todd's father was Donnell's grandfather what would Todd be to Donnell? (His Uncle)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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