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

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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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   "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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   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