School: Cill Cruim / Killocrim (roll number 17072)

Location:
Killacrim, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Micheál Óg Ó Catháin
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  1. Weep and you weep alone.
    The early bird catches the worm
    Heaven helps those who help themselves
    Its a long land which has no turning
    Don't throw out the dirty water until you have the clean water in.
    Where there's a will there's a way.
    A watched pot never boils.
    A stitch in time saves nine.
    Laugh and the world laughs with you
    The sun may be shining tomorrow although it looks cloudy to day.
    The darkest hour is the hour before the dawn.
    It is an ill wind that favours nobody.
    Deep waters flow smooth and the
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Cáit Nic Giolla Bhuidhe
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Patrick Mc Evoy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Finuge, Co. Kerry