School: Sgoil Naoimh Conaill, Na Gleanntaí (roll number 15467)

Location:
Glenties, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Cathal Mac Duibhir
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    (Fr -: Too candles)
    Turas iad seo a Priansiais Mac Duibhir.
    1. Alive in the front dead in the middle body and soul behind. (Fr. -: A man ploughing)
    2. How long was the three wise Kings travelling before they reached Bethlehem. (Fr -: Three quarters, three fortnights a year and a day)
    3. What is rounder than a ring. (Fr -: A globe)
    4. How many steps in Jacobs ladder and where will you find them and what is their name. Fr. -: Three steps Faith, Hope, and Charity which are leading to the alter.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Brían Mac Duibhir
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Derries, Co. Donegal