School: Naomh Pádraig, Knockvicar
- Location:
- Knockvicar, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Mícheál Ó Ceallaigh
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his nose.
79. Nothing is important, but what is eternal.
80. Never throw out the dirty water 'till you get the clean.Found by Mairin Nic Ghiolla Fhaolain, Woodfield, Knockvicar,
Boyle.
- 81. Your health is your wealth.
82. The hungry dog never gets a bone to pick.
83. The early bird catches the most worms.
84. People in glass-houses should not throw stones. Found by Proinnsias O Coiligh, Boyle. - Collector
- Proinnsias Ó Coiligh
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Boyle, Co. Roscommon
- 85. He who helps the poor shall never want.
86. When the old cock crows the young one learns.
87. Blood is thicker than water.(continues on next page)
