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

Location:
Kilskeer, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Fhithcheallaigh
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    167. An old bróg will get an old stocking any day.
    168. His coat was more holy than godly.
    Collected by
    Rose Darby
    Martinstown
    Crossakiel
    Kells
    Co Meath
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  2. 169. Little said is easy mended.
    170. Too sweet to be wholesome.
    171. A new broom sweeps clean,but the old one sweeps the corner.
    172. Method is a true key to business.
    173. One natural tooth is worth twenty false ones.
    174. Order and tidyness makes work easy, and saves time.
    175. Wilful waste makes woeful want.
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