School: Naomh Féichín, Mainistir

Location:
Abbey, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Séan De Paor
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  1. Proverbs
    1. The more rain the more rest
    All sunshine is not the best.
    2. A good beginning is half the work.
    3. The more hurry the less speed.
    4. Cows far away have long horns.
    5. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
    6. Listen to the sound of the water and you will catch fish.
    7. A dirty grate keeps the dinner late.
    8. Spare the rod and spoil the chils.
    9. Pride comes before the fall.
    10. A stitch in time saves nine.
    11. Second thoughts are not always the best.
    12. The cat can look at the king.
    13. Talk is cheap.
    14. Many hands make light work.
    15. The best hurler is always in the ditch.
    16. The hills far away are very green.
    17. There is often valuable goods in a small parcel.
    18. Too many cooks spoil the broth.
    19. A long road without a turn, and 'tis a bad cake without a currant.
    20. The darkest hour is the nearest to the dawn.
    21 Better late than never.
    22. A word earnest is as good as a speech.
    23. A cricket is the sign of good luck.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Joynt
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Conicar, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Michael Joynt
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Conicar, Co. Galway