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

Location:
The Rower, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Labhaoise Nic Liam
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    Once upon a time, there lived a rich man who owned a great estate in the North of Kilkenny.

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    out a stick again. He did so, but before it touched the ground invisible hands hurdled it back over the wall again. The two boys took fright and a creepy feeling ran down their spines and the hair stood on their heads, they took to their heels and ran to the cabin as fast as they could, but without the firewood and they never went back to take it.
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  2. "Empty vessels make most noise."
    "The early bird catches the worm."
    "A stitch in time saves nine."
    "Honesty is the best policy."
    "Everyone pushes a falling fence."
    "Don't put off till to-morrow what you can do to-day."
    "It is a long lane that has no turn."
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Lena Nolan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Grange, Co. Kilkenny