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School: Clonmel Convent (roll number 12180)

Location:
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Sr M. Peadar
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    The watched pot never boils.
    The longest way round is the shortest way home.
    A burnt child dreads the fire.
    A stitch in time saves nine.
    When the old cock crows, the young cock learns.
    A shut mouth cathes no flies.
    Birds of a feather flock together.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen O' Carroll
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mrs B. O' Carroll
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary