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School: Baile Mhic Aodha (Ballymachugh)

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Ballymachugh, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
S. Ní Dhuinnín
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  1. A Collection of Riddles (continued)

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  2. A Collection of Riddles

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    18. As round as an apple, as plump as a ball, can climb the church, over steeple and all.
    Ans. The Sun.
    19. Middy-noddy. round body, three feet and a wooden hat.
    Ans. A pot.
    20. What's full and holds more.
    Ans. A pot full of potatoes when you pour water in.
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