School: Ráth na mBeach (roll number 17129)

Location:
Rathnamagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
R. Ó Gallchobhair
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  1. A half a loaf is better than no bread.
    Too many cooks spoils the broth.
    Small boats may keep near shore but large ones may venture more.
    A stitch in time saves nine.
    It's a long road that has not a turn.
    A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
    The day of the wind isn't the day for the scollop.
    It isn't off the wind he took it.
    A cat in gloves never catches mice.
    Look before you leap.
    Spare the rod and spoil the child.
    Divide small and serve all.
    The worst luck now the better again.
    When the cat is out the mouse can play.
    Silk and satin wears the kitchen fire.
    The back of one is the face of two.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eibhlín Ní Láíng
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cloonkee, Co. Mayo