School: Garrdha na Cailce (Garnakilla) (roll number 15418)
- Location:
- Garranakilka, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Séamus Ó Riain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0543, Page 007
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- RiddlesWhat grows larger the more you take from it?
A hole.As round as an apple, as sharp as a lance, if you sat on the top of it, it would take you to France!
The MoonAs round as a marble, as flat as a pan, the shape of a woman and the shape of a man?
A pennyWhat stick does not grow in a wood?
A candlestick.Under gravel I did travel, on the ocean I did stand, I rode a mare that never foaled, and I held the bridle in my hand?
A ship.As I went out a slibbery, slobbery agate [?], I met my uncle Shady, I cut off his head and left his lady aisy.
A head of Cabbage.(continues on next page)
