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School: Páirc an Iarla (roll number 9303)

Location:
Rathpeak, Co. Ros Comáin
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Maonaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0273, Page 019

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    1.
    Q. Hoddy-doddy,
    With a round black body.
    And a big flat hat! What's that?
    A. A pot.
    2.
    Question: A flock of white sheep,
    On a red hill;
    Here they go,
    There they go;
    Now they stand still
    A. Teeth in your gums.
    Q. Riddle me, riddle me, what is that?
    Over the head and under the hat?
    A. The hair of the head.
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    John Colohan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    40
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Birch Grove, Co. Ros Comáin