School: Clochar na Trócaire, Carn Domhnaigh

Location:
Ballylosky, Co. Donegal
Teachers:
An tSr. A. Nic Fhionnlaoich An tSr. M. Beinín
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  1. Old Sayings.
    If one dies in a townland two more will follow.
    A cock crowing after noon meant someone is to die.
    Two spoons in a cup is a christening.
    A stitch in time saves nine.
    Half an hour too soon is better than half a minute too late.
    He that cannot bear a jest should not make one.
    A bird in your hand is worth two in the bush.
    A rolling stone gathers no moss.
    A dog howling is a sign of death.
    If on your way anywhere you meet a red-haired woman, a white horse or a hare your journey will not prosper.
    A strain on a hen's tail means a visitor.
    A knife falling means a man visitor and a fork a lady.
    All is not gold that glitters.
    Health is better than wealth.
    Save your pennies for a rainy day.
    Better alone than with bad company.
    Laziness is a heavy load.
    It's never too late to mend.
    Many hands make light work.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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