School: Windgap, Thomastown (roll number 5698)
- Location:
- Windgap, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Bean Mhic Eoin
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- There is hope from the ocean but none from the grave.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
The longest day must have an end and the best of friends must part.
Little boats stay near the shore while larger ones venter farther.
Half a loaf is better than no bread.
Make hay while the sun shines.
As long as the pitcher is going to the well it is broken at last
It is wise and kind to be sometimes blind.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
You cannot but an old head on young shoulders.
As you brew, you must bake.
All the world is a stage and we are players on it
Children and fools should not handle sharp tools.
Charity begins at home but should not end(continues on next page)
