School: Lankill (roll number 16904)

Location:
Lankill, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Cibhil
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  1. (continued from previous page)
    32. The more the merrier.
    33. All to-gether like Brown's cows when he hadn't but one.
    34. Many hands make light work.
    35. If the cap does not fit you don't wear it.
    36. Tell me who your company is and I'll tell you who you are.
    37. Those that are keeping company with them are close on being as bad as themselves.
    38. A burnt cat dreads fire
    39. Too many cooks spoil the broth.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Nolan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knappagh Beg, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Nolan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knappagh Beg, Co. Mayo