School: Ferbane (Convent)

Location:
Ferbane, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
Sr Patrick
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  1. "A stitch in time saves nine."
    "A watched pot never boils."
    "It is a long lane that has no turn".
    "Spare the meal in the mouth of the sack."
    "A bird in the hand is worth two in a bush."
    "Too many cooks spoil the broth."
    "You never miss the water until the well runs dry."
    "Live horse and you will get grass."
    "Too late to spare when all is spent
    "Ask me no questions and I will tell no lies."
    "Never count your chickens until they are hatched."
    "The wise man always carries his coat."
    "A rolling stone carries no moss."
    "Do not put all your eggs in the one
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Aine Gilligan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gallen, Co. Offaly
    Informant
    Mr Michael Kelly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gallen, Co. Offaly