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School: Tiobraid Árann (B.) (roll number 1285)

Location:
Tipperary, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Floinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0579, Page 068

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    “Year after year in a farm in the district of Tipperary...”

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    His father cut a hole in a raw potato and he put it on his nose. It was left on his nose until it was cured.
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    “Riddle me riddle me ree...”

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    Riddle me riddle me ree
    What shall the riddle be
    Through a rock through a reel
    Through an old car wheel
    Through a bag of pepper
    Through a millstone
    Through a bag of salt
    Through an old man's shin bone
    Riddle me that or let it alone.
    Answer - A cannon ball.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Flynn
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tipperary, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mr Flynn
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tipperary, Co. Tipperary