School: Finea (roll number 10599)

Location:
Finnea, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Kathleen Hackett
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0719, Page 034

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  1. "Hills are green far away."
    "The day of the wind is not the day of the scallop."
    "God never closed a gap, but He opened another one."
    "God never sent a mouth, but he sent something to feed it."
    "Don't throw away the dirty water until you get the clean water in."
    "Eaten bread is soon forgotton."
    "One good turn deserves another."
    "A little pot is soon hot."
    "Good goods in small parcels."
    "A half loaf is better than no bread."
    "The longest day has an end."
    "It's a long lane that has no turning."
    "Two heads are better than one."
    "You can't put an old head on young shoulders."
    "A burnt child fears the fire."
    "Blood is thicker than water."
    "Many hands make light work."
    "The darkest hour is nearest dawn."
    "Hunger is the best sauce."
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Kathleen Hackett
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    35
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Finnea, Co. Westmeath