School: Carron / Carthan (roll number 7573)
- Location:
- Carran, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Micheál Ó Muirthille
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0616B, Page 20_006
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- "It is an ill wind that blows no one any good."
"Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy wealthy and wise."
"Eaten bread is soon forgotten."
"Honesty is the best policy"
"Never put off until to morrow what you can do today."
"It pays to be honest."
"The early bird catches the worm."
"Never put anything on the long finger."
"The paths of glory lead but to the grave."
"Used keys are always bright."
"As a tree falls so shall it lie."
"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."
"Do not count your chickens before they are hatched."
"Make hay while the sun shines."
"Preseverence brings victory."
"Eaten bread is soon forgotten."
- Collector
- Bridget Hynes
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Crughwill, Co. Clare
- Informant
- Austin Kerin
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Rannagh East, Co. Clare
