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School: Ballyhaise

Location:
Béal Átha hÉis, Co. an Chabháin
Teacher:
Thos. Plunkett
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0973, Page 243

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  1. Proverbs

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    Proverbs
    Many a good man reared a bad child.
    There is no time like the present.
    The nearer the church, the farther from God.
    Every ones business is no-ones business
    A stitch in time saves nine
    Ireland was Ireland when England was a pup.
    Ireland is Ireland though England has grown up.
    Wilful waste makes a woeful want.
    Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves.
    When the cat is away the mice will play.
    Its not worth crying over spilt milk.
    Make hay while the sun shines.
    Fine feathers make fine birds.
    Clothes don't make the man.
    Strike while the iron is hot.
    There is no use bringing apples to an orchard.
    Have a good time while you live, for you will be a long time dead.
    Spare the rod and spoil the child.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. seanfhocail (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Hayes
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    11
    Address
    Béal Átha hÉis, Co. an Chabháin
    Informant
    Mrs Hayes
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    39