School: Kilcullen (Convent) (roll number 11806)

Location:
Kilcullen, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Na Siúracha
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    14. We never miss the water till the well goes dry.
    15. Hunger is a good sauce.
    16. Order is heaven's first law.
    17. Many a ragged coat covers a noble heart.
    18. Too much bed makes a dull head.
    19. Fair and easy goes far in the day.
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  2. 1. Where there's an "if" there's a want.
    2. Ne'er cast a clout till May is out.
    3. The proof of the pudding is in the eating of it.
    4. It's never too late to mend.
    5. Jack of all trades, master of none.
    6. Fine weather friends are not worth much.
    7. One story is good till another is told.
    8. There is no believe in a liar, even when he speaks the truth.
    9. Pride goes before a fall.
    10. Evil wishes, like chickens, come home to roost.
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