School: Béal Átha Feorainne (C.) (roll number 15653)
- Location:
- Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Áine Bean Uí Chuillin

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Old Sayings.
Smooth water runs deep.
Seldom seen, more admired.
Enough is as good as a feast
Empty vessels make the most sound.
As clever as a pet fox.
Many are called but few are chosen.
An empty bag won't stand up
Thinking is bad wit.
As hard as the hammer of hell.
It's hard to spoil a rotten egg.
As sour as vinegar.
A little learning is a dangerous thing.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Annie Kearney
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon