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1. Ruins

   

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   About three miles west-wards from Brittas, there are the ruins of an old Gearldine castle, which is situated in the town-land of Kilteel, barony of Naas, parish of Eadstown, and in County Kildare.
   It is said that Cromwell's army passed by this place on their way to Waterford.
   It is also said that it was at that time, that they shelled the castle in Kilteel.
   At the back of the castle, there is an old grave - yard, but I cannot find out anything about it.

   

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2. Riddles

   

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   Which is the swifter, heat, or cold,? = Heat, because anyone can catch cold. If 20 feet of iceberg is above the water, what is below? = All the rest. Which is the greatest riddle? = Life, for we all have to give it up. Why is a selfish friend like the letter P? = It is in the first of pity, and in the last of help. What goes to make a pair of shoes? = Two shoes. When is a trunk like two letters of the alphabet, when it is. M.T. (empty).

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   Language

   English

   Collector

   Máire Ní hAnlon

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Brittas, Co. Dublin