School: An Faithche
- Location:
- Fahy, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Nóra Nic Ghabhann
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- ProverbsA stitch in time save nine.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
A watched kettle never boils.
A good beginning is half the work.
A woman said to me that a woman said to her.
A little and say it well.
Ask my brother am I a rogue.
Be afraid and there is no danger to you.
Empty vessels make most sound.
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
God's help is nearer than the door.
Hills are green far away.
He who does not sow in spring will not reap in autumn.
Hunger is good sauce.
Poverty is no crime.
Spare the rod and spoil the(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Josie Comber
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Fahy, Co. Galway
