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School: Ringville, Slieverue (roll number 6621)

Location:
Ringville, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Síle de Paor
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0845, Page 051

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    Black I am, and much admired
    Men and horses I have tired
    Gold and silver I have made
    And now in the dungpit I am laid.
    Coal.
    As round as an apple as deep as a cup, that all the king's horses could not draw up.
    The moon shining in a well.
    What foot has no toes.
    The foot of a bed.
    What part of the army does a child join.
    The infantry of course.
    Why is an egg like a drum
    Because they are both beaten.
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