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School: Naomh Pádhraic (C.), Droichead Átha (roll number 15856)

Location:
Droichead Átha, Co. Lú
Teachers:
M. Bhreathnach M. Ní Dhubhainn
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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    What is the smallest bridge in the world?
    Ans÷ the bridge of your nose.
    As round as an apple as plump as a ball can climb the church over steeple and all
    Ans÷ the sun.
    What is the first thing a ball when it stops rolling?
    Ans÷ it looks round.
    What is it always walks with its head down?
    Ans÷ a nail in your boot.
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    Language
    English
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    Mrs Watters
    Gender
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    Ardán Sandyford, Co. Lú