School: Cluain Mhurchais (Hollyford) (roll number 13847)

Location:
Hollyford, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Liam Ó Donnchadha
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  1. Martin Troy who lived at the Mines was a shoemaker. He used to walk to Tipperary for leather, and carry it home on his back.
    I got this information from John Ryan
    ( Úna ), Glenpadden, Hollyford, Tipperary.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. A pig’s ear cannot make mutton.
    A cart horse cannot win the Derby.
    Look before you leap ; taste before you sip.
    Keep the shop and the shop will keep you.
    A cat likes fish but does not like to wet his feet.
    Live horse and you will get grass.
    A stitch in time saves nine.
    Fools make feasts while the wise men play.
    A good run is better than a bad stand.
    A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures in the doctor’s book.
    He is a good hurler who sits on the fence.
    A letter box saves many knocks.
    Hunger is a sweet sauce.
    It is difficult to put a wise head on young shoulders.
    A spark may cause an awful blaze.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen O' Dwyer
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Reafadda, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Patrick Reardon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Reagoulane, Co. Tipperary