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School: Kilskeer (C.) (roll number 1563)

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Kilskeer, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Fhithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0704, Page 528

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    153. God never closed one gate but he opened another.
    154. Ann egg to day is better than a bullock tomorrow.
    155. Better dye than lie.
    156. A fly never goes into a mouth that is shut.
    157. A light heart lives long.
    158. Rome was not built in one day.
    159. Do not spoil your ship with a half penny worth of tar.
    160. Trust yourself first, and who ever you like after.
    161. Make use of money you earn.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rose Darby
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Martinstown, Co. Meath