School: Druim an Easbuig
- Location:
- Drumanespick, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Á. Ní Dhálaigh
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- Riddles
17-11-1937
1.
In yonder meadow there is a table,
On yonder table there is a cup,
And in that cup there is a sup,
That every man must taste.
- Death
2.
What goes in and out on the gap, and leaves a bit after it?
-A needle and thread.
3.
How many feet has forty sheep a shepherd and his dog.
-Two
4.Riddle me riddle me ranty o,
my father gave me seed to sow.
The seed was black and the ground was white,
Riddle me that and I will give you my pipe.
-Writing on white paper.
5.
As round as an apple as flat as a pan,
One side a woman
and the other a man.
-A penny(continues on next page)
