School: Scoil na mBráthar, Caiseal (roll number 16726)

Location:
Cashel, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
An Br. B. E. Ó hOireabháird
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  1. 1. The best of friends have to depart
    2. Jack rode on a fine ass
    3. Leaghy drove a snail to Cork
    4. There is no use in crying over spilt milk
    5. There is no land like the land like the land you were born in
    6. He that laughs laughs the longest
    7. A full loaf is better than a half one
    8. There is no use sharpening your sword when the drum beats for battle
    9. Stitch in time saves nine
    10. There is no home like your own home
    11. Have it yourself or be without it
    12. There is no fire like your own fireside
    13. There is no foundation like a stone foundation
    14. When the cat is out the mouse can play
    15. What is a home without a mother
    16. Trust in God and do what is right
    17. Strength is unity
    18. Two many cooks spoil the broth
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
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