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School: Drong (2)

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Drung, Co. Cavan
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Bean Uí Fháinín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1022, Page 307

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1022, Page 307

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  1. Proverbs (continued)

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    "Put a beggar on horseback , and hell ride to Cork".
    If they were giving advice to a person, about not doing away with the old things before they bought new ones they would say:-
    "Dont throw out the dirty water until you get the clean."
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  2. Old Sayings and Localisms

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    There are many words and sayings of the ancient Irish people, still used in Ireland everyday. Most of these words are direct from the Irish language.
    Some of them are:-
    Cipeens - sticks.
    Crosna - small sticks
    praisgin = apron
    caley = short visit
    fáilte = a welcome
    Mordálac = proud
    brogues = boots
    gub = mouth
    (continues on next page)
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