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School: Lankill (roll number 16904)

Location:
Lankill, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Cibhil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137F, Page 01_069

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    40. The sweetest never was wholesome.
    41. Dance according to music.
    42. Its dirty dirt that water won't wash.
    43.A watched kettle never boils.
    44. A watched child never thrives.
    45. Could you read between the lines
    46. It's better to be sure than sorry.
    47. Think twice before you speak once.
    48. Take the ball off the first hop.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    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