School: Tisrara (B.) (roll number 3963)

Location:
Four Roads, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
P. Ó Flaithbheartaigh
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    the cup and the lip.
    A race is never got until it is run. A fire is never dead while the ashes is still red. Nor a day's work over till it's done.
    Two can never win a race.
    Necessity is the mother of invention.
    He gives twice who gives with a good will.
    It is a long road that has not a turning.
    A little nonsence now and then is relished by the wisest man.
    One to-day is worth two tom-morrow.
    Custom is the plaque of wise men and the idol of fools.
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