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School: Cnoc an Chuilinn, An Ráth Mhór (roll number 9871)

Location:
Caherbarnagh, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Nóra, Bean Uí Dhuinnín
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    "Never take the book by the cover." "Empty vessels make the most sound." "A stitch in time saves nine." "A good run is better than a bad stand." "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." "Look before you (stand) leap." "When the cat is out the mouse is dancing." "You could not make a race-horse of a donkey." "Thunder that frights but lightning that smites." "It is many a man that cuts a rod to beat himself." "After getting their share the
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    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Murphy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knocknaloman, Co. Cork