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School: Lios Dubh (roll number 6661)

Location:
Lisduff, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Caitlín, Bean Uí Artáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0548, Page 038

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    when I pull his arm his nose will bleed. A pump.
    What walks with its head downwards? A nail in your boot?
    What Miss is it that no one like to meet. Misfortune.
    What is it that no person ever overlooks? His shadow.
    What two of the same material are never seen together? Milestones
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