School: Clonmellon (B.) (roll number 9500)

Location:: Clonmellon, Co. Westmeath
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0725, Page 071

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Proverbs

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I) Too many cooks spoil the pudding II) A stitch in time saves nine III) Never too late to mend IV) Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise V) Look before you leap VI) A shut mouth catches no flies VII) What can be done to day never leave till to-morrow
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Topics
1. genre
  verbal arts (~1,483)
  proverbs (~4,377)
Language

English
Collector
Michael Mac Mahon
Gender

Male

Informant
Tom Carty
Gender

Male
Address

Clonmellon, Co. Westmeath
Festival Customs

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(I)
Flowers are tied to a bush and it is called the "May Bush" on May day.
(II)
On the eve of St John's Day (21st June) a bonfire is lighted

(III)
A bonfire is also lighted on St Peter and Paul's Day (29th June)

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