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

Location:
Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Áine Bean Uí Chuillin

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Old Sayings

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0271C, Page 22_007

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Old sayings.
The man near the ditch is the best hurler. He who does twice does with a good will.
He who goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing.
If you meet a little red woman it is a sign of bad luck.
The sight of you is good for sore eyes.
Liars ought to have good memories.
Fools rush in, where angels fear to tread
Facts are stubborn things.
As good to be out of the world as out of the fashion

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