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 115

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1114, Page 115

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    The early bird catches the worm.
    Smooth water runs deep.
    Empty vessels make most sound.
    You never miss the water until the well runs dry.
    You never miss your mother until she is gone.
    A begging mother is better than a father [?] in a coach.
    An apple a day keeps the Doctor away.
    Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
    A good beginning is half the work.
    A light hen looks heavy at a
    A windy day is not a day for thatching.
    The world could not make a race horse out of an ass.
    Marry a mountain-gril and you marry the mountain.
    A ragged little colt often develops into a strong fine horse.
    A full pocket makes a light heart.
    Health is better than wealth.
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