School: Naomh Pádraig, Knockvicar
- Location:
- Knockvicar, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Mícheál Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0233, Page 451
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- (continued from previous page)be his own servant.
- 23. A good thing when lost is valued most.
24. Before you marry, be sure of a house wherein to tarry.
25. The more the hurry, the less the speed.
26. The old dog for the hard road, the pup for the boreen.
27. A closed mouth catches no flies. - Collector
- Máire Ní Mhaolmuaidh
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Derreenargan, Co. Roscommon
- 28. Look for money in another man’s pocket and you will never be rich.
29. He who gives quickly gives twice.
30. Beg from a beggar and you’ll always be poor.(continues on next page)
