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School: Árd-achadh (C.) (roll number 14076)

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Ardach, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Máire Ní Mhadagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0487, Page 034

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    The King of Manchester bought for his daughter a bottomless vessel to hold flesh and bones. (A ring).
    What four letters would frighten a thief. (O.I.C.U.).
    What part of the cow goes over the ditch first. (Her breath).
    Seven poor people all dressed in white, all went to bed and died the same night. (Seven candles).
    I went over to London. I saw a great wonder there, pots boiling and no fire under. (A well springing up)
    Betty inside the ditch. Betty outside the ditch. If you touch Betty she will give you a pinch. (A nettle).
    Use me well and I am everybody. Scratch my back and I am nobody. (Mirror).
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ellen Fitzgerald
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Baile na Caillí, Co. Luimnigh
    Informant
    John Fitzgerald
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baile na Caillí, Co. Luimnigh