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School: Ballynarry

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Ballynarry, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
E. Mac Gabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0989, Page 009

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  1. Proverbs

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    A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
    Many hands make light work.
    A little pot is soon hot.
    Many spoons make clean dishes.
    Two heads are better than one.
    No rose without a thorn.
    Too many cooks spoil the broth.
    All is not gold that glitters.
    A man is known by his company.
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  2. Riddles

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    What turns without moving?
    Milk when it turns sour.
    What gets bigger and nicer when the head is off it?
    A pillow.
    What is it we have and God hasn't?
    An equal
    What is bought by the yard and worn by the foot?
    A carpet.
    What is brought to the table, cut and never eaten?
    A pack of cards.
    Where was Moses when the light went out?
    In the dark.
    Where did Noah hit the first nail that he drove in the Ark?
    On the head.
    What must you do before coming down steps?
    Go up them.
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    Topics
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Hugh Sheridan
    Gender
    Male