School: Árd-achadh (B.) (roll number 14075)
- Location:
- Ardagh, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Anraoi Musgrave
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- (continued from previous page)on his head.In Samson’s park there moves a deer,
With silver horns and golden ears.
It is neither, fish, flesh, feather or bone,
And in Samson’s park it moves alone.
Ans: The Moon.Under water long I lay,
Never sank or swam away,
And by experience I can tell,
Water made my belly swell.
Ans: A Bull rush.There was a man who rode through this town.
Brave riddle was his name
His saddl and bridle was gift with gold.
And three times I have told his name.
Ans: WasWhite bird featherless flew from Paradise and pitched on the old stone wall.
Ans: The Snow.(continues on next page)- Informant
- Mr P. Conway
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Coolanoran, Co. Limerick