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School: Abbey (Naomh Feichín)

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Abbey, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Séan de Paor
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0052, Page 0288

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    16. Lie with the lamb and rise with the lark.
    17. A fool and his money are soon parted.
    18. Listen to the sound of the water and you will catch fish.
    19. A barefooted boy is a bad companion when you are looking for shoes.
    20. Strike the iron while 'tis hot.
    21. There is no torment till marriage.
    22. A blind man is a bad judge of colour.
    23. It has a long road that has no turning.
    24. Work is better than talk.
    25. Time is a good story-teller.
    26. Time and patience would bring a snail to Cork.
    27. Hills far away look green.
    28. Every old stocking meets an
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Neil Conroy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballygowan, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Patrick Conroy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballygowan, Co. Galway