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School: Knockjames

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    over.
    Answer ,a news paper.
    As round as a marble as deep as a cup and all the kings of the world would not lift it up.
    Answer, a well.
    long legs ,crooked tighs, a small head and no eyes.
    Answer ,a tongs.
    Mr James Harrison Tyredagh, Upper, Tulla,
    Co. Clare.
    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
    Bridie Harrison
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr James Harrison
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tír Riadach Uachtarach, Co. an Chláir