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School: St Feighin's, Collinstown (roll number 14450)

Location:
Collinstown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Sean Flood
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    In this district in which I live, there are many proverbs used. In this composition I intend to give a list of proverbs I heard.
    "A stitch in time saves nine."
    "Industry is the parent of success."
    "A half is better than no bread."
    "Empty vessels make the most sound."
    "Birds of a feather flock together."
    "One swallow does not make a summer."
    "Be slow to promise but quick to
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eamonn Coyle
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Patrick Coyle
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath