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School: Derryvoney

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Derryvony, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Mary Ní Néill
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  1. Old Ruins

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    Clughoughter is another round tower in the middle of the water.
    Deverish Island is another old building in Fermanagh.
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  2. Old Riddles

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    Q. Why is an Asse's tail like a new born baby.
    A. Because it was never seen before.
    Q. Why is Bultersbridge like a springing cow.
    A. Because it is near Cavan (Calving).
    Q. What vegetable is everything but agreeable on board a ship.
    A. A leek. (leak)
    Q. To what age to most girls wish to attain.
    A. Mari-age. (Marrige).
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Reilly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Derryvony, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mrs Fitzpatrick
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Derryvony, Co. Cavan