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School: Boston (roll number 10212)

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Bostoncommon, Co. Kildare
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Bean Uí Dhocharthaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0777, Page 163

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0777, Page 163

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  1. The Local Roads (continued)

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  2. Riddles

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    Black and white and red all over. A newspaper
    What is the difference between a Teacher and an Engine Driver. One trains the mind, the other minds the train.
    What is difference between a Teacher and a postage stamp. One licks with a stick, one sticks with a lick.
    What hangs and hears and never blossoms. A crane
    What goes around the world and never leaves the corner. A stamp
    What has its heart in its head. A cabbage
    The longer she lives the shorter she grows. A candle
    i have a little sister she lives in a ditch, if you go near her you'll get and itch. A nettle
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