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School: Ridge, Leighlin

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An Droim, Co. Cheatharlach
Teacher:
Bean Uí Airtnéid
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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    What is it that goes from house to house but never enters.
    Answer: A path.
    Why is a horse never hungry?
    Answer: Because he always has a bit in him mouth.
    A little cow I have she sits by the wall she eats all I give here but drinks no water.
    Answer: A fire.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
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    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nancy Wilson
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cúl an Chuilinn, Co. Chill Chainnigh
    Informant
    Thomas Wilson
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cluain Mín Thoir, Co. Mhaigh Eo