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School: Sgoil Naoimh Conaill, Na Gleanntaí (roll number 15467)

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Na Gleannta, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Cathal Mac Duibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1051B, Page 11_001

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  1. Tomhaiseanna (continued)

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    (1) Caidhe fhat a iomhchaireann madadh cnamh & a bheal. (Fr = Níl Laimhe aighe lé a iomchar).
    (2) Baile Athá Cliath Luimneach agus Gailimh Lithruí iadh gan aon L. (Fr = iadh)
    (3) as round as an apple as flat as a pan and if you sat on its back it would take you to Japan. (Ans = The sun or moon.
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  2. Tomhaiseanna

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    (1). How would you compare a loaf of bread high up in a chimney to a race horse. (Ans = Because both are high bread).
    (2). What length did Moses ly in rushes. (Ans = His full length.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eoin Ó Baoghaill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Droim na Saileach, Co. Dhún na nGall
    Informant
    Owen Boyle
    Gender
    Male