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School: Oylegate (roll number 5918)

Location:
Maolán na nGabhar, Co. Loch Garman
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Braoin
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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    A snail because he carries his house on his back.
    Why do you go to bed.
    Because the bed will not come to you.
    What is in the shop all day and never is sold.
    The Sun.
    The beginning of Eternity the end of time and space. The beginning of every and the end of every place.
    The letter E.
    Where was Moses when the candle went out.
    In the dark.
    Why do we carry an umbrella.
    Because it can't walk.
    Why is the letter K like a pig's tail
    Because it is the end of pork.
    What goes up when the rain comes down.
    An umbrella.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Fitzpatrick
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baile na Sláine, Co. Loch Garman