School: Páirc Árd (High Park) (roll number 11431)

Location:
Carrowgilhooly, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Eoghan Ó Conaill
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  1. Proverbs.
    When the old cock crows the young cock learns. To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace. A good farthing is better than a bad sovereign. Once paid is never craved.
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    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Mc Gowan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gerrib Big, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Mrs Mc Gowan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    52
    Address
    Gerrib Big, Co. Sligo
  2. Proverbs.
    A wet and windy May, fills the barns with corn and hay. He who laughs last laughs best. An idle man tempts the devil. Too far East is
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