School: Cúlach (roll number 13349)
- Location:
- Coolagh, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Mícheál Ó Conraoi
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0058, Page 0015
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- (continued from previous page)So everyday Conn had his dinner because the cow was a fairy cow and could not be killed.
- Despise school and remain a fool.
Two heads are better than one.
A wink is as good as a nod.
For want of decency is want of sense.
One loaf is better than no bread.
It is hard for an empty bag to stand up right.
Blood is thicker than water.
A quenched coal is easy kindled.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
One misfortune never comes alone.
Out of the frying pan into the fire.
A penny saved is a penny gained.
It is better to be born lucky than rich.
Courage is half the battle.
While the cats are away they mice can play.
He who slings mud is losing ground.
Silks and Satins put out the kitchen fire.
Many hands make light work.
After a storm comes a calm.(continues on next page)
