School: Tinateriffe, Cappamore (roll number 7569)

Location:
Tinnatarriff, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Eibhlin, Bean Uí Riain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0520, Page 085

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  1. You wouldn't get water in the river.
    A rainbow in the morning is the shepherd's warning.
    A rainbow in the night is the shepherd's delight.
    Never judge the book by the cover.
    Better late than never.
    The best of goods are made up in small parcels.
    One good turn deserves another.
    It is better be born lucky than rich.
    After a storm comes a calm.
    Rome wasn't built in a day.
    When it rains it pours.
    A stitch in time saves nine.
    No place like home.
    A penny for your thoughts.
    March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.
    Never leave till tomorrow what you can do today.
    Breeding breaks out in the eyes of a cat.
    All is not gold that glitters.
    If you got an inch you would tak a foot.
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