School: Béal Átha Feorainne (C.) (roll number 15653)

Location:
Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Áine Bean Uí Chuillin
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  1. The man on the ditch is the best hurler
    The Devil gets a word for the idler.
    Empty vessels make the most sound
    It is never to late to mend
    Your pocket is your friend.
    Work is better than talk
    The wind does not blow the best man
    The wise man always carries his coat on a
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    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Frances Keighery
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Garrynagran, Co. Roscommon