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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Caisleán an Chomair (roll number 10835)

Location:
Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Sr. M. Agatha
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    He that by the plough doth thrive, himself must either hold or drive.
    Light strokes fell great oaks.
    Keep your shop and your shop will keep you.
    Plough deep while sluggards sleep and you will have corn to winn and to keep.
    It is too late to spare when all is spent.
    Mind the ha'pence and the pounds will mind themselves.
    The sleeping fox catches no poultry and the cat in gloves catches no mice.
    Silks and satans, scarlets and
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Siobhán Ní Cheallaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilkenny Street, Co. Kilkenny