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School: Cill an Mhuilinn, Malla (roll number 15903)

Location:
Killavullen, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Donncha Magner
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    Do not grasp too much or you shall lose all.
    Do not throw out the dirty water until you bring in the clean.
    People in glass houses should not throw stons.
    A stitch in time saves nine.
    It is never to late to mend.
    Praise the bridge as you cross it.
    It is a long lane that has not turning.
    A half a loaf is better than no bread.
    It is hard to put an old dog off his trot.
    You cannot put an old
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