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School: Tulach Chromán (roll number 1256)

Location:
Tullycroman, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Mrs. Brennan
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    Old Proverbs.
    1-A stitch in time saves nine.
    2-A hen that cackles the loudest never lays the biggest egg.
    3-Empty vessels make great sounds.
    4-Don't put off until tomorrow,that,which can be done today.
    5-Those who laugh last laugh best.
    6-A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Mc Ardle
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumreask, Co. Monaghan
    Informant
    Mrs Bridget Mc Ardle
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Address
    Drumreask, Co. Monaghan