School: Carraig Thuathail (B.)

Location:
Carrigtohill, Co. Cork
Teacher:
John Bowdren
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0385, Page 085

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0385, Page 085

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    makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
    The early bird catches the worm.
    'Tis too late to close the stable door when the horse has gone.
    A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
    The neighbours porridge is sweet.
    All together like Brown's cows.
    Look before you leap.
    A stitch in time saves nine.
    The proof of the pudding lies in the eating.
    Many hands make light work.
    Pride goes before a fall.
    A miss is as good as a mile.
    People who live in glass houses should not throw stones
    If the cap fits you wear it.
    Deep water runs smooth.
    The younger the chicken the better the picking.
    Every dog has his day.
    Health is better than richness.
    The wren thought he was a great bird when he threw the snail over the dicth.
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
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