School: Cnoc an Éin Fhinn (Birdhill) (roll number 13991)
- Location:
- Cooleen, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Micheál Ó Meachair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0539, Page 009
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- Headed like a timble tail like a rat you will guess forever but you will not guess that. A pipe. What is the center of gravity. The letter V. What is it that a cat has which no other animal has ever had. Kittens. Long legs crooked thighs little head and no eyes. A tongs. What is it that is a pet and is not cruel to walk upon. A carpet. Your uncle has a brother he is not an uncle to you what is he. A Father. Its black and white and red all over. A newspaper. What do you see people drink soup with. Your eyes. What is it that always walks with its head down. The nails of your boots. Ink ank under a bank ten drawn four. A woman milking a cow. Riddle me, Riddle me, what is that over the head and under the hat. The hair of your head.(continues on next page)
