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School: Maoilinn (C.), Áth Treasna

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Meelin, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Cheallacháin
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    7) As I went over Westministers bridge, I met a Westminister scholar, he put in his hand and drew out a glove and I have told you the name of the scholar.
    Answer :- Andrew.
    8) The King of Manchester sent home to his sister a bottomless vessel to hold raw meat.
    Answer :- A ring.
    9) It is here, it is there, it is every where, it is up in the top of Blarney, it takes a bit as big as a horse and never swallows it after.
    Answer :- A scythe.
    10) I have an I, but I cannot see, and good girls can use me well.
    Answer :- A needle.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs P. P. Mc Auliffe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gooseberryhill, Co. Cork