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School: Carrigaline, Ráth Mhór

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Carrigaline, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Mhic Conchoille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0357, Page 024

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    10.
    He who is not strong needs to be wise.
    11.
    When the cat is out the mouse is dancing.
    12.
    Bend with the tree that will bend with you.
    13.
    A stich in time saves nine.
    14.
    Honesty is the best of policy.
    15.
    Time or tide waits for no man.
    16.
    He who goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing
    17.
    The mad man always thinks himself wise
    18.
    The cat always purs for his own benefit
    19.
    Youth of labour brings age of ease
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