School: Droichead na Dóinne (roll number 10261)

Location:
Blackwater Bridge, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Tadhg Ó Scolaidhe
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    He has made great way" (meaning headway or progress) It is said of a person who has journeyed well or quickly...

    "He has made a great way" (meaning headway or progress) It is said of a person who has journeyed well or quickly

    "I have no MEAS on him" = not to have a regard for him - think badly of him

    "He is very FLAITHEAMHAIL (meaning generous, open-handed)

    "Don't be CNÁIMHSEÁIL-ING" meaning not to be complaining or regretting

    "A fine SUBHÁILCEACH child" - meaning lovable, happy etc

    "They'll knock CEOL out of the money" - meaning have a good time out of the money

    I saw a salmon "making a throw" (meaning jumping or leaping)

    If you gave a present and subsequently boasted of having done so it would be said you were "MAOIDHEAMH-ING" it"

    He has a lot of FUIRSE and does nothing (bustle etc)
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