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School: Tullyveela

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Tullyveela, Co. Cavan
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P. Murray
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  1. Riddles from Corlough (continued)

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    To the fair of St Ives?
    One
    Why does a hen pick a pick?
    Because she can't lick it.
    I can see
    What you can't see
    It's nearer you
    Than me.
    Back of your head.
    As I went by my father's door I saw the dead burying the living?
    Raking the fire.
    (continues on next page)
    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
    Collector
    John Mc Govern
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lannanerriagh, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    John Mc Govern
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lannanerriagh, Co. Cavan