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School: Carlanstown (roll number 884)

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Carlanstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Gérbheannaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0708, Page 079

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  2. Riddles

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    As white as milk and milk it is not.
    As green as grass and grass it is not.
    As red as blood and blood it is not.
    As black as ink and ink it is not.
    Ans. A Blackberry
    What part of a cow goes out a gap first.
    Her Breath.
    Why does a hen pick a pot.
    Ans Because she can't lick it.
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