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School: Bundoracha (roll number 14331)

Location:
Bun Dorcha, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Siúbhán Bean Uí Bhúrca
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  1. Tomhaiseanna - Riddles (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    I went out to the garden and brought in what I did not want and did not bring in what I wanted.
    Answer :- A thorn in my foot
    A little yellow stick standing at the well. It will do no work until you stick its head down into the well.
    Answer :- Writing pen beside the inkwell
    What is it that is in during the day and out at night.
    Answer :- The latch of the door
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Collector
    Mairéad De Búrca
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Máire Bean an Bhúrcaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    50
    Address
    Tamhnaigh Fhionnlocha, Co. Mhaigh Eo