School: Beanntraighe (B.) (roll number 15135)
- Location:
- Bantry, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Dr. Mac Carrthaigh
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- "The help of God is nearer than the door."
"Practice makes perfect."
"As long as the jug is going to the well it will be broken."
"How ever long the day is the night will come."
"A bird in the hand is better than two on the bush."
"A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse."
"A good run is better than a bad stand."
"A stitch in time saves nine."
"The less said the better."
"Don't make laws or break laws."
"The truth comes bitter."
"When the cat is out the mouse can play."
"A word in court is better than a pound in the purse."
"Time is the best almanac."
"The man on the ditch is the best player."
"Every new broom sweeps clean."
"Perseverance wins."(continues on next page)
