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School: Na Tearmoinn (C.) (roll number 8932)

Location:
Tarmon East, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Margt. Meskell
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0403, Page 424

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    I had a little girl. She lived in the sky. Every time I looked up at her she dazzled my eyes.
    The sun.
    I had a little girl out in the field. If I pulled her toes, her nose would bleed.
    A pump.
    Which was the first bus that crossed the ocean.
    Columbus.
    I had a little girl. She lived in the wall. Every time I look at her she roars and bawls.
    A clock.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Walsh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Glansillagh, Co. Kerry