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School: Mount Talbot (roll number 14056)

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Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
M. Ó Héimhthigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0267, Page 214

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    "A straight tree has crooked roots".
    "God helps those who help themselves".
    "Save hay while the sun shines".
    "A shut mouth catches no flies".
    There is an old story and a story thats true__
    "The less you say the better you do".
    "Look before you leap".
    "If you want to catch flies don't use vinegar".
    "People living in glass houses shouldn't throw stones".
    "Search well at home before you go far away".
    "Empty barrels make the greatest sound".
    "A fat kitchen makes a lean will".
    "It's often dearer to borrow than to buy".
    "The early bird gets the worm".
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    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
    Brighid Ní Fhlannagáin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Flanagan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    50
    Address
    Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon