School: Clonmellon (B.) (roll number 9500)

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1. Proverbs

   

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   I
   "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."

   II
   "A stitch in time saves nine."

   III
   "The last straw breaks a horse's back"

   IV
   "Never put off till to-morrow what you should do today"

   V
   "Out of sight, out of mind."

   VI
   "A rolling stone gathers no moss"

   VII
   "It is too late to lock the stable when the steed is stolen."

   VIII
   "Marry in haste and repent at leisure."

   IX
   "Two of a trade never agree."

   X
   "Marry in May and you'll regret the day."

   XI
   "Empty vessels make most sound"

   XII
   "When the cat is out the mice will play."

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   1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
         1. seanfhocail (~4,377)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Seán D'Arsaigh

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Ráistín, Co. na hIarmhí

   Informant

   Seán D'Arsaigh

   Relation

   Parent

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Ráistín, Co. na hIarmhí