School: Carrickgorman
- Location:
- Carrickgorman, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: M. Fleming
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"Facts are stubborn things."
"Liars ought to have good memories."
"He who slings mud is losing ground
"Possession is eleven points of the law
"Let the young people mind what the old people say, when danger is near keep out of the way."
"It is an empty cart that makes most noise."
"Nature is stronger than training."
"Customs are more numerous than countries."
"A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures in the doctor's book."
"Leave that where it is and Dublin where it is," is often said at the end of an argument when there is no chance of an agreement.
- May day comes on the first of May and it is a custom that old people keep, they think that the first one who gets to the well that morning will(continues on next page)
