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School: Árd-achadh (B.) (roll number 14075)

Location:
Ardach, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Anraoi Musgrave
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    (continued from previous page)
    on his head.
    In Samson’s park there moves a deer,
    With silver horns and golden ears.
    It is neither, fish, flesh, feather or bone,
    And in Samson’s park it moves alone.
    Ans: The Moon.
    Under water long I lay,
    Never sank or swam away,
    And by experience I can tell,
    Water made my belly swell.
    Ans: A Bull rush.
    There was a man who rode through this town.
    Brave riddle was his name
    His saddl and bridle was gift with gold.
    And three times I have told his name.
    Ans: Was
    White bird featherless flew from Paradise and pitched on the old stone wall.
    Ans: The Snow.
    (continues on next page)
    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
    Informant
    Mr P. Conway
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cúil an Fhuaráin, Co. Luimnigh