School: Kilberry, Athy (roll number 13165)

Location:
Kilberry, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Sara Rowan
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    1, As deep as it is, as damp as it is, as green around the bank as it is, fit for any man it is .... A grave.
    2. What is it that is too short but when you cut a bit off it, it is long enough... A grave.
    3. As I went up a hill of thunder, I met a big wonder three pots boiling and no fire under.... A well
    4. As I went out through a Gap, I met my Uncle Davy. I cut off his head and sucked his blood and left him lying easy... A bottle of Whiskey.
    5. What's full and holds more.... A pot of potatoes.
    6. How many letters on the postman's bag... Three b-a-g
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Caitlín Ní Mhic Giolla Pádraig
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Occupation
    Dalta
    Address
    Athy, Co. Kildare