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School: Doirín na nDamh (roll number 5348)

Location:
Derreenneanav, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Shúilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0467, Page 327

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    1. A rolling stone gathers no moss.
    2. A stitch in time saves nine.
    3. The day of the storm is not the day for thatching the house.
    4. Even the truth cannot be believed from the liar.
    5. A word in court is better than a pound in purse.
    6. A proverb is the wisdom of many and the wit of one.
    7. A good character is better than a great fortune.
    8. Custom is the plague of wise men, and the idol of fools.
    9. Look before you leap.
    10. Set the beggarman upon horseback and he will outride the moon.
    11. Friendship multiplies joys and divides griefs.
    12. Talk of the deer and he will appear.
    13. Opposition is a life of trade.
    14. A good run is better than a bad stand.
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