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School: Ballinvally (B.) (roll number 931)

Location:
Ballinvally, Co. na hIarmhí
Teacher:
T. Healy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0723, Page 086

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    you possibly can.
    Ans A saddle
    When it is a soldier most fatigued?
    Ans. The 1st of April (after 31 day march)
    What is brought to the table cut but never eaten?
    Ans. Cards.
    Four legs and can't walk, two eyes and can't see. is very like a white horse and can jump as high as Nelsons Pillar
    Ans. A dead white horse (Nelsons Pillar cant jump)
    What is (difference) the difference between a sailor in prison and a blind man?
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Harry Barry
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lakill and Moortown, Co. na hIarmhí
    Informant
    Harry Barry
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lakill and Moortown, Co. na hIarmhí