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School: Clonmel Convent (roll number 12180)

Location:
Cluain Meala, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Sr M. Peadar
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    Christina Honan, 13th Sept, '38
    Riddles (Local)
    All patches without any stitches riddle me that and I will bag you a pair of breeches.
    Answer :- A head of cabbage.
    What is always walking with its head down.
    Answer :- A nail in your boot.
    What's full and holds more.
    Answer :- A pot full of potatoes when you pour water in.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Chrissie Honan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cluain Meala, Co. Thiobraid Árann