School: O'Brennan, Baile Mhic Ealgóid, Tráighlí

Location:
Tonreagh Lower, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Loingsigh
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    56. Riddle me riddle me anky o my father gave me seed to sow, the seed was black, the ground was white, riddle me riddle me anky o.
    Answer - pen, ink and paper
    57. In Amsterdam it is common in Germany it is still it is always in the mountain, but never in a hill
    Answer - The letter "M"
    58. When is it most dangerous to go into the wood
    Answer - When the trees are shooting
    59. A steel horse and brass bridle
    Answer - a needle and thimble.
    60. How many feet have forty sheep, a shepherd and his dog.
    Answer - two feet.
    61. What is it that you can see and I cannot see, it is nearer to me, than to you
    Answer - The back of your head.
    62. From house to house and out all night.
    Answer - The road.
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