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School: Cullahill (C.), Rathdowwney (roll number 13137)

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Cullahill, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Mrs Baird
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    of her tongue, and he left her speechless, by rising geometrical terms, to cope with her broader language. Not to be outdone, however, she snatched up a saucepan and aimed it at O'Connell's head. Before it flew, O'Connell contrived to beat a hasty retreat, knowing that, on this occasion at all events. "Discretion is the better part of valour."
    These are only a few of the numerous proverbs, that exist. If we did avail of them. we would live faultless lives.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nell Walshe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballykealy, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Mr James Walshe
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballykealy, Co. Laois