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School: Glin (C.) (roll number 3232)

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An Gleann, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Cárthaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0480, Page 277

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    1. Riddle, riddle, see
    Such a riddle could not be
    Through a sock, through a reel.
    Through an old spinning wheel
    Through a basin full of pepper.
    Through a horse's shin bone.
    Riddle me that and
    I'll leave you alone
    Lightning.
    2. 'Tis black, 'tis white and 'tis read all over.
    A newspaper.
    3. Under the water, over the
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