School: Kilberry, Athy (roll number 13165)

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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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   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