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School: Loughill

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Ballymunterhiggin, Co. Donegal
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Eibhlis Ní Mhathghamhna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1026, Page 141

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  1. Proverbs and Old Sayings

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    1. Six of one and half dozen of another
    2. Out of the frying pan into the fire.
    3. Fools names like fools faces are always seen in public places.
    4. The nearer to the church the further from God.
    5. Two heads are better than one.
    6. Better born lucky than rich.
    7. Once bitten, twice shy.
    8. A burned child dreads the fire.
    9. A rolling stone gathers no moss.
    10. It’s the early bird catches the worm.
    11. Better wear out shoes than sheets.
    12. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
    13. It’s too late to lock the stable door when the steed is stolen.
    14. You can bring a horse to the water but you can’t make him drink.
    15. You never miss the water till the well runs dry.
    16. A stitch in time saves nine.
    17. Make hay while the sun shines.
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