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School: Árd-achadh (B.) (roll number 14075)

Location:
Ardagh, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Anraoi Musgrave
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  1. A Collection of Riddles (continued)

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    As round as a marble, and as deep as a cup, and all the king's army couldn't take it up.
    Ans. A well.
    Headed like a timble.
    Tailed like a rat.
    You may guess for ever.
    But you never guess that.
    Ans. = A Pipe.
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  2. A Collection of Riddles

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    Facts collected from:
    Mr. J. Ahern.
    A collection of riddles.
    Hairy in.
    Hairy out.
    Hairy into hairy's mouth.
    Ans. - A cat eating a mouse.

    What's full and holds more?
    Ans. - A pot full of potatoes when you pour water in.
    Black and white and hops on the road like hailstones.
    Ans - A magpie.
    Niddy noddy.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr J. Ahern
    Gender
    Male