School: Termonfeckin
- Location:
- Tearmann Feichín, Co. Lú
- Teacher: T. Ó Corcoráin
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- 33. Don't trouble worry until worry troubles you.
34. Never sell your hen on a rainy day.
35. Never cross the bridge until you meet it.
36. Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
37. A pig's ear can never make mutton. - Collector
- Patricia Mc Donnell
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Baile an Bhiataigh, Co. Lú
- Informant
- Mrs Mc Donnell
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Baile an Bhiataigh, Co. Lú
- 38. Never be too ready with your hands.
39. The little fire is quickly trodden out.
40. Don't count the chickens before they are hatched. - 41. A light heart lives long.
42. Idleness is the mother of want.
43. Shut mouths won't catch flies.
44. Habit is a friend or foe.(continues on next page)
