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

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The person that does not drink but water won't be drunk.
He who does not carry his coat a fine day wont have it a wet day.
A good laugh, and a long sleep are the two best cures in a doctor's book.
It is hard to put an old head on young shoulders.
Those of the most knowledge most seldom speak.
A persons mouth often broke his nose.
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