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School: Doire / Derrew (roll number 14624)

Location:
Na Doiriú, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Caitlín Bean Uí Maolalaidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0092H, Page 11_041

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    wonder three pots of boiling and no fire under.
    Three pots of lime.
    10. As I was going to London I saw a great wonder twenty five bull dogs tearing the ground asunder.
    A harrow
    11. It is the beginning of eternity.
    The end of every race
    The beginning of every end and the end of time and pace.
    The letter E
    Why does a hen pick.
    Because she can not lick.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Paddy Prendergast
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Cartún Bodhar, Co. Mhaigh Eo