School: Grangegeeth (roll number 2630)
- Location:
- Grangegeeth, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Seósaimhín, Bean Uí Dhubhghaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0714, Page 391
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- "Very near" never won the race.
A covetous man is ever in want.
Before you marry be sure of a house wherein to tarry.
"Like a dog in the manger."
"A chip of the old block."
Beg from a beggar and you'll never be rich.
A shut mouth catches no flies.
The windy day is not the day for thatching.
The new broom sweeps clean and the old one sweeps the corners.
As you brew you must bake.
A slow fire makes sweet malt.
A wrinkled purse, a wrinkled face.
A lie has no legs.
A penny saved is a penny gained.
A knave is one knave but a fool is many.
"'Tis as safe as a house on fire."
Silks and satins put out the kitchen fire.
"A Collier's funeral, (i.e. not many present.)
There's no smoke without a fire.
Forced prayers - no devotions.
See nothing - know nothing.(continues on next page)
