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School: Árd-achadh (C.) (roll number 14076)

Location:
Ardagh, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Máire Ní Mhadagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0487, Page 039

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    as deep as a cup, and all the men in Ireland could not take it up.
    (A well).
    Teresa Noon, Ardagh, Co. Limerick.
    13 years. School child.
    Told by her father.
    Around the room, and around the room, and could not catch a spoonful. (Smoke).
    I went up the road and down the road, and then I took the road on my back. (Ladder).
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    Mary Madigan, Glenville, Ardagh.
    13 years. School girl.
    Told by her father.
    On what side of the cup is the handle. (The outside).
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