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School: Johnstown (B.) (roll number 2918)

Location:
Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Riain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0869, Page 043

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    1. He who buys the plough will thrive.
    Himself will either hold or drive.
    2. Praise the fine day at night.
    3. He who goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing
    4. A closed hand never caught a bird.
    5. A green Chrismas makes a fat Graveyard.
    6. Better wear shoes than sheets.
    7. It's a long lane that has no turning
    8. A penny saved is a penny gained.
    9. An empty pocket makes a bad housekeeper
    10. God's goodness is nearer than the door.
    11. A wise man carries his coat on a fine
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick O' Rourke
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny