School: Béal Átha Gabhann (Silvermines), Nenagh (roll number 15696)

Location:
Silvermines, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Floinn
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  1. 1. There is no lane but has a turn.
    2. Never judge the book by the cover
    3. A stitch in time saves nine.
    4. A closed mouth catches no flies.
    5. He who laughs last, laughs best.
    6. Far away cows wear long horns.
    7. Better late than never.
    8. The help of God is nearer than the door.
    9. A rolling stone gathers no moss.
    10. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
    11. The early bird catches the worm.
    12. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
    13. A closed mouth catches no flies.
    14. Too many cooks spoil the broth.
    15. There is many a change in a march day.
    16. Second thoughts are often the best.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Una Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Silvermines, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mr Thomas Ryan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    58
    Address
    Barnagore, Co. Tipperary