School: Mullagh (C )

Location:
Mullagh, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Elizabeth Murchan
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  1. The longest way round is the shortest way home.
    The nearer the bone, the sweeter the flesh.
    One often cut a rod to beat himself.
    If you are not strong, you have to be cute.
    You can't take feathers off a frog.
    It's a long lane has no turning.
    He that hides will find.
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