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1. Mass Paths (continued)

   

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   There is also a Mass Path from the Bawn.

   

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2. Old Proverbs

   

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   A watch-pot never boils.
   Little said is easy mended.
   Many hands make light work.
   Money makes the mare go.
   It is an ill wind that does'nt blow someone good.
   Long fair, long foul.
   Long threatening comes at last.
   It is a long road that had no bend.
   The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.
   A wise man carries his coat.
   A rolling stone gathers no moss.
   A stitch in time saves nine.
   The longest way round is the shortest way home.
   Put a beggar on horseback and he will ride to the devil.
   You will never miss the water until the

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   Topics

   1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
         1. proverbs (~4,377)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Annie Bracken

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Bohernagrisna, Co. Offaly

   Informant

   Mrs Bracken

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Bohernagrisna, Co. Offaly