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School: Drogheda, Christian Bros. (roll number 16718)

Location:
Droichead Átha, Co. Lú
Teacher:
Br. Ó Reachtabhair
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    had a ship and in that ship her daughtert sat and im not going to tell her name and then three i ve told it.
    Ans. Ann
    No12 Riddle me re me rants ro me father gave me seed to sow. The seed was black and the ground white riddle me that and I will give you a pint.
    Ans. A letter
    No13 What is is black and white and read all over.
    Ans. A newspaper
    No 14 Whey is the heart of a tree like a dogs tail.
    Ans. Because its furthest away from the bark.
    No 15 What goes round the
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Mc Gill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Sráid na Tríonóide, Co. Lú
    Informant
    Mr Gillon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Sráid na Tríonóide, Co. Lú