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School: Naomh Muire (B.), Droichead Átha (roll number 15125)

Location:
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Teacher:
A. Mac Uidhlinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0681, Page 060

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    A new broom sweeps clean.
    No smoke without fire.
    Fine feathers make fine birds.
    You never miss the water till the well runs dry.
    Don't throw out the stale water 'till you ake sure of the clean.
    R. LANGAN.
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    It was not on one foot that St. Patrick came to Ireland.
    Ireland for a penny, but where is the penny.
    Thats the hen's penny to Scotland.
    The worst blast comes on the borrowed day
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