School: Cuileann Uí Chaoimh (C.), Sráid an Mhuilinn (roll number 3996)

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Nóra, Bean Uí Chadhla
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    1) A stich in time saves nine.
    2) The longlest way round is the nearest way home.
    3) Far away hills are green and foreigin cows wear long horns.
    4) Too far east is west.
    5) No one knows for whom he gathers.
    6) All is not gold that glitters.
    7) Fools and their money soon part.
    8) Liberty what crimes are committed in thy name
    9) The sight of you is good for sore eyes.
    10) There are none so blind as they that wont see.
    11) Better late than never.
    12) A bird in the hand is worth two in a bush.
    13) A friend in need is a friend indeed.
    14) All is well that ends well.
    15) A merry heart goes all the way a sad one but a mile.
    16) Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy wealthy and wise.
    17) Its a long lane that has no turning.
    18) Rome was not built in a day.
    19) Speak of angels and you hear the flutter of their wings.
    20) Too many cooks spoil the broth.
    21) Whats everyones business is nobodys business.
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