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School: Lanesboro (roll number 13320)

Location:
Béal Átha Liag, Co. an Longfoirt
Teacher:
E. Ó Reachtagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0753, Page 011

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    How many sides has a bucket.
    Two, Inside and outside.
    What guard do you hate most.
    A blackguard.
    What part of a car goes first
    The noise.
    Why is a book like a king.
    Because it has pages.
    Why is a caterpillar like greedy boy.
    Because both make the butter fly.
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  2. Weather-Lore

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    If the sky is red after sunset it is the sign of rain.
    If the soot falls down the chimney it is the sign of rain.
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