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School: Dillonsbridge (roll number 8501)

Location:
Philpotstown, Co. na Mí
Teacher:
A.B. Ní Chumhaill
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    16. Spend, spend, God will send. Spare, spare, your back be bare.
    17. Fools step in where angels never would thread.
    18. A good singer never wants to sing.
    19. God helps those who help themselves.
    20. Come day, go day, God send Sunday.
    21. Always be prepared for the rainy day.
    22. Practice makes perfect.
    23. Mockery is threatening.
    25. Earn your living cheerily.
    26. One trouble never comes alone.
    27. What is bred in the bone comes out in the marrow.
    28. Always be satisfied with what is given to you.
    29. Never trust a flatterer.
    30. Look before you leap.
    31. Some memories make sad
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. seanfhocail (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary T. Kierans
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lios Muilinn, Co. na Mí