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School: Ceapach an tSeagail

Location:
Ceapaigh an tSeagail, Co. na Gaillimhe
Teacher:
Antoine Ó Monacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0045, Page 0006

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    What part of a cow is in first in a stable?
    A cow's breath.
    What is it that has three feet and no legs?
    A yard measure.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit

  2. Riddles

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    As I went out a guttery gap,
    I met Jack with a stick on his back
    And a stone in his belly.
    A haw.
    It goes down dry and comes up wet,
    And all the people like it.
    Tea.
    Why does a Miller wear a white hat?
    To keep his head warm.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Lohan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ceapaigh an tSeagail, Co. na Gaillimhe
    Informant
    Mr Daniel Lohan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ceapaigh an tSeagail, Co. na Gaillimhe