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School: Béal Átha Conaill (C.)

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Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Mary Mulligan
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    Don't desert a true friend.
    A friend in need is a friend indeed.
    It is too late to sharpen your sword when the drum beats to battle.
    Work begun is half done.
    Industry must prosper.
    It is never too late to mend.
    Better later than never.
    Youth is the time to learn.
    It is impossible to cut wool off a goat.
    Speak correctly if you speak at all
    Poverty is no crime.
    Pride will have a fall.
    Love many, trust few, try and paddle your own canoe.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs J. Mc Cabe
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Snugborough, Co. Cavan