School: Clochar na Trócaire, Carn Domhnaigh (roll number 16821)

Location:
Ballylosky, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
An tSr. M. Beirín Ní Bhaoighill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1114, Page 113

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1114, Page 113

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    someone.
    A new broom sweeps clean but the old one knows the corners better.
    Its folly to keep out the tide with a pitch-fork.
    Keep your shop and the shop will keep you.
    Learning and manners are lovely companions.
    Listen to the noise of the river and you will catch a trout.
    Many a ship between the cup and lip.
    Take care of the pennies and the ₤ will take care of themselves.
    When I was young I had little wit and as I am I have little yet.
    You should never go into deep water till you know your way out.
    Always look before you leap.
    Better to bed sure than sorry.
    Better late than never.
    Grasp not too much or you will loose all
    Scratch a grey hair that knows its fate.
    Contentment turns everything it touches into
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