School: Drumshanbo (C.) (roll number 12873)

Location:
Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Margaret Flynn

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0207, Page 125

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Troubles never come singly.
The nearer to the church the farthest from God.

A wise man carries his coat.
Empty vessels make most noise.
The truth is often bitter.
A cat likes fish but does not like to wet her toes.
Do, as you would be done by.
Children and fools, beware of edge-tools.
Many hands make light work.
The devil finds work for idle hands.
An apple a day keeps the

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