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School: Cill Díoma (C.) (roll number 6517)

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Kildimo, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Eilís Ní Chathail
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    Proverbs.
    One without dinner means two for supper.
    An excuse is nearer to a woman than her apron.
    Don't be fond of making fun of people, it is not lucky.
    Those who wait longest sees most.
    All is well that ends well.
    Don't be expecting too much and you won't be disappointed.
    The old dog for the long road and the pup for the puddle.
    It is a long road that hasn't a turn.
    Better late than never.
    A person often cuts a rod to beat himself.
    A friend's eye is a good mirror.
    The world would not make a race horse of an ass.
    Nearest the Church farthest from the Altar.
    He who only drinks water does not get drunk.
    Aine O'Shea.
    William O'Shea,
    Ballyvareen,
    Kildimo,
    Co. Limerick. Age 47.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Aine O Shea
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyvareen, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    William O' Shea
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    47
    Address
    Ballyvareen, Co. Limerick