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School: Ceathrú an Chalaidh

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Ceathrú Chalaidh, Co. Mhaigh Eo
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Brian Mac Aodhgáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0088, Page 417

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    What grows bigger the more you take out of it.
    Answer = A pit
    As I went over West-minister bridge I met a West-minister scholar he took off his hat an drew off his golves. I have told you the name of the scholar and what is it.
    Answer = Andrew.
    Where was Mosas when the candle quenched.
    Answer - In the dark.
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