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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Ros Mhic Treóin (roll number 967)

Location:
Ros Mhic Thriúin, Co. Loch Garman
Teacher:
Sr M.R. Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh
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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    Why is letter "G" like the sun?
    Answer. Because it is the centre of light.
    What is the principal part of a horse?
    Answer. The main part (mane).
    Why are tall men lazier than short men?
    Answer. Because they are longer in bed.
    How many days belong to a year?
    Answer. Three hundred and twenty-five days and the rest lent (Lent).
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nan Rossiter
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Ros Mhic Thriúin, Co. Loch Garman
    Informant
    Mr P. Rossiter
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ros Mhic Thriúin, Co. Loch Garman