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School: Naomh Colmcille (roll number 16047)

Location:
Achadh Mór, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Aindrias Mac Aodhagáin
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  1. Local Folklore - Riddles (continued)

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    the yard and worn by the foot?
    (A carpet.)
    What is the difference between a hungry boy and a greedy boy?
    (One longs to eat and the other eats too long.)
    Why is the letter T like an island?
    (Because it is in the middle of water.)
    What is brought to the table but is never eaten?
    (A pack of cards.)
    There was a room-ful and you could not get a spoon-ful?
    (Smoke.)
    Use me well and I am everybody, scratch my b? and I am nobody?
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Lyons
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ceathrú an Éadain, Co. Mhaigh Eo
    Informant
    Mr Michael Killduf
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Coimín an tSléibhe, Co. Mhaigh Eo