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School: Mungret (C.) (roll number 11784)

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Mungairit, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Aodhagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0528, Page 194

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    white Riddle me that before it is night.
    Ans = A burned cake.
    Upon gravel I do travel, upon sticks I do stand I rode a mare that never foled and held the bridel in my hand
    =Ans= a train.
    What part of the cow goes over the wall first.
    Ans = her breath.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
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    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Josie Woulfe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Loch Mór, Co. Luimnigh