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School: Newtown, Kells (roll number 5053)

Location:
An Baile Nua (Shea), Co. Chill Chainnigh
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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    pick a pot?
    A. Because she can't lick t.
    R. On which side of a jugis the handle?
    A. On the outside.
    R. Can February, March?
    A. No, but April, March, May.
    R. A long-legged father, a stout mother, three little children, all the same colour, what is it?
    A. A pot.
    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
    James Sweeney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Garraí an Ghoidínigh, Co. Chill Chainnigh
    Informant
    John Sweeney
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    45
    Address
    Garraí an Ghoidínigh, Co. Chill Chainnigh