School: Broca
- Location:
- An Bhreacach Íochtarach, Co. Liatroma
- Teacher: Seán Ó Gallchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0198, Page 548
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- A stitch in time saves nine.
Make hay while the sun shines.
Too many cooks spoils the broth.
A penny saved is a penny gained.
A straw shows how the wind blows.
An idle man tempts the devil.
Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
A time for everything and everything in its proper time.
A rolling stone catches no moss.
Children and fools should not handle edged tools.
Empty vesssels make the most sound.
The cat loves fish but does not like to wet her feet.
Strike the iron while it is hot.
Debt is the worst of poverty.
He that goes a borrowing goes a(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Celia Mulvey
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- An tEanach, Co. Liatroma
