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School: Cluain Eich (roll number 9942)

Location:
Cluain Fhéich, Co. Liatroma
Teacher:
Sr. Ó Donnabhair
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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    Q: As black as ink, as white as milk, and hops on the road like hailstones
    A: A magpie
    Q: A little town in Ireland, that is noted for its fame, spell it backwards and forwards, and you'll find it just the same
    A: Navan
    Q: Spell black and blue in three letters
    A: Ink
    Q: What can be found in an empty barrel
    A: Plenty of room
    Q: Why is a pig in a kitchen like a house on fire
    A: The sooner it is out the better
    Q: What runs fast but has no legs
    A: A tap
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Sarah Faughnan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Droim Ard (Jones), Co. Liatroma