School: Kilwatermoy, Tulach an Iarainn (roll number 5385)
- Location:
- Kilwatermoy, Co. Waterford
- Teacher: Caitlín, Bean Uí Riain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0637, Page 343
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- (continued from previous page)planted in the drills about a foot apart. The drills and are then closed by means of a plough drawn by two horses. The planting of the potato crop is then completed.
- A rolling stone never gathers moss.
A bird in the hand is worth two on the bush.
Dream of the dead and you'll hear from the living.
Health is better than wealth.
The man on the fence is always the best hurler.
A rainbow in the morning is the shepherd's warning and a rainbow at night is the shepherd's delight.
Early rest makes early rising sure.
Constant dropping wears a stone.
A stitch in time saves nine.
Present gains may mean to-morrow's loss.
Have it yourself or be without it.
Better late than never.(continues on next page) - Collector
- John Prendergast
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ballymoat Lower, Co. Waterford
