School: Breaffy (roll number 15555)

Location:
Breaghwy, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Peadar Ó Catháin
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  1. 1 Fine feathers make fine birds.
    2 God's help is nearer than the door.
    3 Beware of the bad dog, but the good dog does not matter to you.
    4 A learned man understands half a word.
    5. The man who is on the fence is a good driver.
    6 Honour and honesty on all conditions rise, act well your part, there in the honour lies.
    7. Do not wear a hat unless it suits you.
    8 Empty vessels make most noise.
    9 Do not put back until to-morrow, what to day you can accoplish
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Martin Crean
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballina, Co. Mayo