School: Drom Fada (roll number 16137)
- Location:
- Drumfad, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Bean Mhic Coluínn
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1090, Page 287
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- Some of the proverbs I know are.
1/ A stitch in time saves nine.
2/ Too many cooks spoil the broth.
3/ A friend in need is a friend indeed.
4/ Look before you leap.
5/ A rolling stone gathers no moss.
6/ A new broom sweeps clean.
7/ Friends are plenty when the purse is full.
8/ A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
9/ When wine's in, wit's out.
10/ The more the merrier.
11/ Waste not, want not.
12/ It never rains but it pours.
13/ Think twice before you speak.
14/ All that glitters is not gold.
15/ A still tongue makes a wise head.
16/ Better late than never.
17/ Charity begins at home.
18/ Empty vessels make most sound.
19/ Fine feathers make fine birds.
20/ Do unto others as you would they should do unto you.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Florence Mc Collum
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Carran Lower and Upper, Co. Donegal
- Informant
- Mrs Mc Collum
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Carran Lower and Upper, Co. Donegal
