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School: Newtown, Kells (roll number 5053)

Location:
Newtown (Shea), Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
(name not given)
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0858B, Page 16_011

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    "Why is a Christmas pudding like a swiftly-running river?
    "A Christmas pudding is full of currants while a swiftly-running river is also full of currents."
    When is father Christmas most successful."
    "When he is at the top of the tree."
    "What is the difference between a Christmas host and a hungry dog?"
    "A Christmas host puts wines on the table, while a hungry dog whines under the table."
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Annracán
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kells, Co. Kilkenny