School: Baile Dháithí, Dunlavin

Location:
Davidstown, Co. Wicklow
Teacher:
Róisín Bhreathnach
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  1. Ques. There was a man rode through this town, Great Gritten was his horse's name
    His saddle skirt was lined with gold, And that's three times I've told his name
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    Ques. Little White Nancy
    Her little red nose-
    The longer she stands
    The shorter she grows.
    Ans. A candle.
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