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School: Lanesboro (roll number 13320)

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Lanesborough, Co. Longford
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E. Ó Reachtagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0753, Page 107

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  1. Local Proverbs (continued)

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  2. Proverbs

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    1. An hour in the morning is worth two at night.
    2. a wise head keeps a quiet tongue.
    3. A good name is better than riches.
    4. A burnt child dreads the fire.
    5. A little leak will sink a ship.
    6. A well is never missed until it is dry.
    7. A kind face is a beautiful face.
    8. A straw best shows how the wind blows.
    9. A stitch in time saves nine.
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