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School: Ráth Ó gCormaic (B.), Carraig na Siúire

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Ráth Ó gCormaic, Co. Phort Láirge
Teacher:
Mícheál Mac Créigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0655, Page 131

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  2. Riddles

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    Born at the same time as the world, destined to live as long as the world yet never five(years) weeks old?
    The moon.
    Why is a selfish child like the letter P?
    It is in the first of pity and in the last of help.
    Why are troubles like babies?
    They grow larger by nursing.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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