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School: Clonmel Convent (roll number 12180)

Location:
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Sr M. Peadar
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0567C, Page 10_013

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  1. Riddles (Local) (continued)

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    Nay, rob me of every
    letter i've got
    My name you'll not alter, not shorten a joy.
    Answer :- A postman.
    What everyone wants, what everyone gives
    When every asks,
    and what vert few take?
    Answer :- Advice.
    What two trees remind us of the seaside?
    Answer :- The beg [?]and the Beech.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Amelia White
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary