School: Cluain (1), Baile an Droichid

Location:
Clonmore, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Laochdha
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    Hairy in and hairy out hairy is to hairys mouth
    A man putting on his stockings.
    Headed like a thimble
    Tailed like a rat
    You can guess forever
    But you could not guess that?
    A pipe.
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    An egg in a duck.
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