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School: An Clochar, Baile Mhic Ealgóid, Tráighlí

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Ballymacelligott, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Conchobhair
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    "~"Riddles"~"
    1. There were five birds in a tree, one was shot, how many were left.
    One
    2. Inside in your house I come many a time
    And over the shoulders of men I climb.
    When I go out, just over your head.
    I am as thin as a line of silk thread.
    Smoke
    3. What part of the cow goes out the gap first
    Her Breath
    4. What is the biggest building in the world?
    A Library - having the most stories
    5. I went to the would & I found it. I brought it home. I searched for it & could not find it.
    A thorn
    6. What is it that you have & I have not and
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James O' Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Glanageenty, Co. Kerry