School: Raheenagh (B.), Ráthluirc (roll number 10814)
- Location:
- Raheenagh, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Tomás Ó Gríobhtha
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0493, Page 044
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- 1. Its never too late to mend.
2. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
3. Think twice before you speak once.
4. The fool and his money are soon parted.
5. A wise man carries his coat a dry day.
6. Always look before you leap.
7. Marry in haste repent at leisure.
8. Covet all and loose all.
9. The best of goods are packed in small parcels.
10. A stitch in times saves nine.
11. Idleness is the mother of want.
12. Better to die than ever to lie.
13. Live horse and you will get grass.
14. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
15. Well begun is half done.
16. More hurry less speed.
17. It is better to bend than to break.
18. If you don't sow in the Spring, you will not reap in the Autumn.
19. You will never miss the water until the well runs dry.
20. The early bird catches the worm.
21. Honesty is the best policy.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Patrick Roche
- Gender
- Male
