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School: Carrigaline, Ráth Mhór

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Carrigaline, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Mhic Conchoille
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    1.
    A good beginning is half the work.
    2.
    Every beginning is weak.
    3.
    A bird in your hand is better than two in a bush
    4.
    If you go to the court leave your soul at home.
    5.
    It is time enough to bid the devil good morrow when we meet him
    6.
    Rome was not built in a day.
    7.
    Keep the bone and the dog will follow you.
    8.
    A good run if better than a bad stand.
    9.
    A rolling-stone gathers no moss.
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