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School: Beith Mhór (Beaghmore) (roll number 1209)

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Beagh More, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Pilib Mac Aonghusa
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0229, Page 343

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  1. The Old Graveyards (continued)

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  2. Riddles

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    Q. Who is it everyone likes but dislikes his daughter?
    A. everybody likes fortune and nobody likes Misfortune.
    Q. What has neither flesh or bones and has four fingers and a thumb?
    A. A Glove.
    Q. Use me well and I'm somebody, scratch my back and I'm nobody?
    A: A mirror
    Q : What never was and never will be look in your hand and you will see?
    A : None of your fingers the same length.
    Q : What is the difference between a school
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