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School: Kilmaganny, Thomastown

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Cill Mogeanna, Co. Chill Chainnigh
Teacher:
C. Ó Hurdail
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    (11) What is it a man can put into his right hand, but never into his left?
    His left elbow.
    (12) Why are ladies' eyes like friends separated by distant climes?
    Because the correspond, but never meet.
    (13) What is alive both ends & dead in the middle
    A Plough.
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  2. A Collection of Riddles

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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brigid O' Sullivan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Poll Buí, Co. Chill Chainnigh