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School: Cluainteach (roll number 10329)

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Cloontagh, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Garaidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0756, Page 142

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  1. Forms of Expression Founded in Gaelic in Use in the School Area

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    Forms of Expression founded in
    "Gaelic " v in use in the School Area

    1) What way are you

    2) He pegged them away i.e. He sold them at a low price -
    Do chaith sé uaidh iad.

    3) He raised his sails i.e. He set out

    4) Blowing him up i.e. flattering him
    Ag séideadh faoi

    5) It was no good to him
    Ní raibh aon mhaith dó ann.

    6) One ciaróg know another
    Athnigheann ciaróg ciaróg eile .

    7) The drowning man's grip
    Greim an fhir bháidthe

    8) Tricks are better than hard work
    Is fearr stuaim ná neart

    9) There is no loss on them
    Nil aon chailleadh orra
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