School: Clochar na Trócaire, Leac an Anfa, Cathair na Mart
- Location:
- Leckanvy, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: An tSr. Treasa
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0138, Page 105
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- This list of proverbs was written by pupils of Stds V VI VII
1. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
2. A stitch in time saves nine.
3. The longest road has a turn.
4. The early bird catches the worm.
5. Every dog has his day.
6. Early to bed and early to rise
Makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
7. A fool and his money are soon parted.
8. A burned child dreads the fire.
9. A pig's ear never makes mutton.
10. Better late than never.
11. Your pocket is your friend.
12. A cat without claws catches no mice.
13. A good head keeps a quiet tongue.
14. A new broom sweeps clean.
15. Cows wear long horns far from home.
16. A windy day is not day for scallops.
17. The more hurry, the less speed.
18. When the cat is out the mice can play.
19. Hills are green far away.
20. Mind the pennies and the pounds will mind themselves.(continues on next page)
