School: Stoneyford, Thomastown (roll number 3029)
- Location:
- Stonyford, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Finghín Mac Íobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0849, Page 093
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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".
"A bird in the hand is worth two in a bush".
"Short visits are best".
"The hurler is always on the side-line".
"Fine feathers make fine birds".
"Look before you leap".
"Dont judge the book by the cover".
"There's no hearth like your own".
"There's no place like home".
"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".
A very thirsty goat went walking about the fields seeking a well from which to get a drink. At last he approached a well as he thought. Being thirsty the goat jumped in. When he was in he noticed that there was no water there. He tried to get up but failed.
