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School: Cill Moibhí (C.) (roll number 13081)

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Cill Mobhí, Co. Mhaigh Eo
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Áine, Bean Uí Dhubhthaigh
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  1. Ancient Tales (continued)

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    cows get drinks. Many years ago there was a house built on the left hand side of the road. Many years ago there was a man who was in pursuit of those people and the old people say he came around this house at night. Last Winter a man said he saw a light from his own house but very few people believed him. Few people pass this road late at night.
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  2. Old Riddles

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    It is black and white and read all over?
    A newspaper.
    Why is the letter B like fire?
    Because it makes oil boil.
    What is it, than you take some off it, to make it bigger?
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Winnie Duffy
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    Address
    Cluain Cárthaigh, Co. Mhaigh Eo
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    Address
    Cluain Cárthaigh, Co. Mhaigh Eo