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School: Lorrha (C.) (roll number 601)

Location:
Lothra, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Gertrude M. Lee
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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    Which birds set us the best example?
    (Crows because they never quarrel without cause) (caws)
    Why is a peacock like the figure 9?
    (Because without a tail it is nothing)
    What roof covers the most noisy tenant?
    (The roof of the mouth)
    Why is the heart of an oak tree compared to a dog's tail?
    (Because it is furthest from the bark)
    Carmel O'Meara
    Lorrha G.N.S.
    22:11:37
    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
    Carmel O' Meara
    Gender
    Female