School: Gallach (roll number 16464)
- Location:
- Gallagh, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Bean Uí Mhaoiléidigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0078, Page 016
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- (continued from previous page)27. Four little men thin and tall. One cannot work without them all.
Answer A knitting needle
28. Long legs, short thighs, little head and no eyes.
Answer A tongs
29 Why does the water stay in a pond
Answer Because it cannot go out
30. I have no head and a tail I lack
I oft have arms, legs and back
I'm found in the palace, tavern and cot
Tis a beggarly residence where I am not
Answer A chair
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