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School: An Talamh Bán

Location:
Tallavbaun, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Ml. Mac Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137, Page 085

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  1. Tomhaiseanna (continued)

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    Londonderry, Cork, and Kerry,
    Spell me that without a K.
    That
    As round as an apple, as deep as a cup,
    But all the king's horses would not pull it up.
    A well
    Hopperty, hopperty, on the green grass,
    Riddle me that and I'll buy you a glass.
    Hailstones.
    What always walks with its head down?
    A nail in your boot.
    Riddle me, riddle me right the place
    I was lost Saturday night.
    The bells of heaven struck eleven,
    Its time for my soul to be going to heaven
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English