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School: Tighmhanach (roll number 15715)

Location:
Tigh Mhanach, Co. Ros Comáin
Teacher:
Mrs E. Jordan
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  1. A Collection of Riddles

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    Folklore 18.4.38
    A collection of riddles
    1. As round as an apple, as deep as a cup, and all the men in Derry would not lift it up.?
    (Ans. a well)
    2. As round as an apple, as flat as a pan; one side a woman, and the other a man.? (Ans. a penny).
    3. Ten drawing four. (Ans. milking a cow)
    4. A room full where you would not get a spoonful. Ans. (smoke)
    5. Under the fire and over the fire and never touches the fire. (.Ans. Cake in an oven.)
    6. Why does a hen cross the road? (Ans. because she wants to get to the other side)
    7. A little thing, a little thing less than a mouse; more windows on it than on the Kings house.? (Ans. a thimble)
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    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Mc Kay
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Radharc na Mainistreach, Co. Ros Comáin