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School: Killinaboy (roll number 12557)

Location:
Killinaboy, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Donncha Ó Céilleachair

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0614, Page 355

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Seanfhocail (continued)

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Do not crow until you are out of the wood.


Collected by: - Eamonn Ó Nialláin, Roughan
Told by: - Edward Neylon ,Roughan (his father)

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Seanfhocail

A whistling girl and a crowing hen there is never luck in the house they are in.
A stitch in time saves nine.
Is fearr rith maith ná droch-sheasamh.
Much wants more.


Collected by:- Áine Nic Mhathúna, Ballycashen,
Told by: - Pat Mc Mahon, Ballcashen, (her father)

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Seanfhocail

Better late than never
Time enough lost Mass.


Collected by: - Tomás Hawes, Roughan.
Told by: - John Hawes, Roughan (his father)

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