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School: Carra

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Carha, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
P. Ó Tonra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0128, Page 400

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    1. It grows in the wood it sings in the town it earns a shilling and many a crown. Answer = A fiddle.
    2 .What is it that grows large the more you take from it? Answer A sand pit.
    5. On the gravel I do travell, on the ocean I do stand, I rode the mare that never foaled and carried the bridle in my hand. Answer. A ship sailing.
    4. It's neither flesh fish fowl or bone and I kept it till it walkes alone. Answer. An egg
    5.Round the house and round the house and her family after her. Answer = A hen and chickens.
    6. As white as snow and snow it
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