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School: Hackettstown (St Joseph's)

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Hacketstown, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
M. Ní Raghallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0909, Page 366

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0909, Page 366

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  2. Old Sayings Used in Hacketstown District

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    1. If you have it you dont want it
    2. A wise man carries his coat
    3. Children and fools should not handle edged tools
    4. A stitch in time saves nine
    5. Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today
    6. A bird in the hand is worth two on the bush
    7. A rolling stone gathers on moss
    8. As the old cock crows, the young one learns
    9. Empty vessels make most noise
    10. Live horse and you'l get grass
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