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School: The Rower (B.), Inistioge (roll number 15160)

Location:
The Rower, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Risteárd Ó Cuirrín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0847, Page 030

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  1. Proverbs (continued)

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    came to the Rower and burned Butler's shop. On account of that the saying is used.
    12. Rather die than ever lie.
    14. Every little makes a lot.
    15. Have it yourself or be without it.
    16. You'll never miss the water till the well goes dry.
    17. Hit my dog hit me.
    18. A pound of pluck is worth a ton of luck.
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  2. Local Heroes

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    Thomas Murphy, Lanaght, The Rower, was a great weight thrower. He was able to throw the half hundred weight twenty three feet six inches. He had about thirty first prizes and as many second prizes. He defeated the great weight thrower, James Power, Ballmountain, Co. Carlow.
    James Doran, Coolraney, The Rower, was a great runner. He won fame
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