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School: Holmpatrick (roll number 14180)

Location:
Holmpatrick, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
D. Kevelighan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0784, Page 98

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    Local Riddles
    1. Q. Riddle me, riddle, auntie-0,
    my father gave me seeds to sow.
    The seeds were black and the ground was white
    Riddle me that and I'll give you a pipe.
    Answer____ a brack.
    Q. Why did Malahide?
    A. Because it saw Skerries Rush at Holmpatrick with Swords.
    Q. Why did Skerries Rush?
    A. To bring Holmpatrick.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
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