School: Cnocán Mhichíl Naofa (Clochar)

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   man too. (the husband praising himself)
   Fair weather after you and snow to your heels.
   'Here's to the friends, who are far away, not forgetting those who are nigh. If drinking beer would fetch them here - We'd drink the cellar dry."
   "God bless the Pope,
   And the Council of Trent,
   Who left fast upon meat
   And none upon drink" (said by a man on Good Friday)
   A friend in need is a friend indeed.
   An empty bag will not stand up right.
   A used key is always bright.
   A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
   Short accounts make long friends.
   Eaten bread is soon forgotten.
   It is better to be born lucky than rich.
   Make the hay while the sun shines.
   Smooth waters run deep.
   A wet and stormy May fills the barns with corn and hay.
   A watched pot never boils.
   You never miss the water till the well is dry.

   

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   1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
         1. seanfhocail (~4,377)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Kitty Sloyan

   Gender

   Female

   Age

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