School: The Rower (C.), Inistioge (roll number 15161)

Location:
The Rower, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Labhaoise Nic Liam
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    There is a bridge over the river Barrow, between Co. Wexford and Co. Kilkenny, known as Ferry Mount Garrett.

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    the donkey's hoof, took the shafts and marched over the bridge drawing the cart. The collector asked for the toll and the tinker pointing his thumb over his shoulder, said, "ask the driver."
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  2. "Make hay while the sun shines.
    "You will never miss the water till the well goes dry."
    "Empty vessels make most noise
    "The more hurry the less speed."
    "Think twice before you speak."
    "A dead man tells no tales"
    "It is too late to punish when the harm is done."
    "A Friend in need is a friend indeed"
    A rolling stone gathers no moss."
    There is never smoke without a fire."
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Johanna Carroll
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Russellstown, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Patrick Carroll
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    63
    Address
    Russellstown, Co. Kilkenny