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School: Árd-achadh (C.) (roll number 14076)

Location:
Ardagh, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Máire Ní Mhadagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0487, Page 047

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    Why will there be no men with beards in Heaven.
    (Because men will only get into Heaven by a close shave).
    What is the worst kind of fare for people to live in. (Warfare).
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  2. Old Sayings

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    Bridie Kevin, Ardagh, Co. Limerick.
    11 yrs. School child.
    Got from her mother.

    Old Sayings.
    When the cat is out, the mouse can play.
    The best hurlers are always on the ditch.
    Charity begins at home.
    Strike while the iron is hot.
    It is hard to bend the old rod.
    You will never miss the water till the well runs dry.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Kevin
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    11
    Address
    Ardagh, Co. Limerick

  3. Old Sayings

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    Mary Ita Doody,
    Liskilleen,
    Ardagh,
    Co. Limerick.
    Told by her mother.

    Lost time is never found again.
    Long threatening comes at last.
    A stitch in time saves nine.
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