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School: Johnstown (roll number 877)

Location:
Johnstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Miss H.C. Hickie
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  1. Riddles and Local Proverbs

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    A shut fist never gains friendship
    A pipeful of March dust is worth a crock of gold.
    Make the hay when the sun is shining
    The longer you live the more you learn
    I have a little house and it wouild not hold a mouse
    There are as many windows as in the King's house.
    Thimble
    What bed is it that was never slept in.
    The bed of a river.
    It is never too late to learn,
    Tell me your company and Ill tell you what you are.
    One goo turn deserves another
    Ill pay you in your own coin
    The longest way round is the shortest way home
    The sight of you is good for sore eyes.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English