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School: Baile Giolla tSionáin (B.), An Gleann (roll number 11307)

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Ballygiltenan Upper, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Tadhg Ó Cathasaigh
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    has knowledge.
    22. If you don't sow in the Spring you won't reap in the Autumn.
    23. An hour in the morning is worth two in the night.
    24. A burnt child dreads the fire.
    25. A wise head keeps a quiet tongue.
    26. A good name is better than riches.
    27. A little leak will sink a great ship.
    28. A kind face is a beautiful face.
    Tim Joseph Casey,
    The Terrace,
    Glin,
    Co. Limerick.
    (Proverbs learnt from my parents)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Address
    Glin, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Mrs Casey
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    Parent
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