School: Stoneyford, Thomastown (roll number 3029)
- Location:
- Stonyford, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Finghín Mac Íobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0849, Page 090
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- "Charity begins at home".
"A Stitch in time saves nine".
"Empty vessels make most sound".
"The longest way round is the shortest way home".
"When the cat is out the mouse can play".
"There is no use crying over spilt milk".
"Short visits are best".
"A bird in the hand is worth two in a bush".
"Fine feathers make fine birds".
"The best hurler is always on the side-line".
"Dont judge the book by the cover".
"Look before you leap".
"There is no hearth like your own".
"You'll never miss the water untill the well is gone dry".
"The help of God is nearer than the door".
"Every dog is bold at his own door".
One day a goat was very thirsty, and went walking about seeking a well from which to get a drink. At last he came near a well as he thought. Being so thirsty, he jumped in. When he was in he discovered that there was no water there. He tried to get up but did not succeed. After a short time a fox passed by. When he saw the goat he came over to him. The goat begged the fox to help him to get up. But the fox turned away and said; "Look before you leap".
