School: Kilberry, Athy (roll number 13165)
- Location:
- Kilberry, Co. Kildare
- Teacher: Sara Rowan
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0781, Page 128
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- (continued from previous page)16. " A good run is better than a bad stand".
17. "Half a loaf is better than no bread."
18. "The man on the hedge is a good fighter."
19. "Set a thief to catch a thief".
20. "Never bury a pig in a bag."
21. "A wilful waste makes a woeful want."
22. "A crooked loaf often makes a straight stomach."
23. "Eaten bread is soon forgotten."
24. "You can't have your loaf and eat it."
25. "You never miss the water till the well goes dry."
26. "As often as the pitcher goes to the well, it will be broken at last."
27. "Don't cut off your nose to vex your face."
28. "The last straw breaks the camel's back."
29. "A bird never flew with one wing."
30. "There is never smoke without fire."
31. Gone 'apast' grace like a limeburner's brogue."
32. "It is'nt for nothing the cat winks, when she shuts both her eyes."(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Sara Rowan
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 50
- Occupation
- Múinteoir
