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

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Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Áine Bean Uí Chuillin
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    Its a bad wind that don't favour somebody.
    The oftener the blanket is doubled the warmer it is.
    Lend your money to your friend you will lose your money and your friend.
    A new broom sweeps clean.
    Shut mouth catches no flies.
    Great suggestions but slow performants.
    Better late than ever.
    Think twice before you speak once.
    Better go to bed supperless than lie in debt.
    Kettle calls black to the
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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
    Lena Daly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Torpan More, Co. Roscommon