School: An Mhodh-Scoil, Sligeach

Location:
Sligeach, Co. Shligigh
Teacher:
Tomás Guy
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    Continued
    "Time or tide waits for no man."
    "Courage is half the battle"
    "It's never too late to mend."
    "'Tis better to have loved and lost than than never to have loved at all."
    "It's late to spare when all is spent."
    "A fool and his money are soon parted."
    "Many a mickle makes a muckle".
    "A friend in need is a friend indeed
    "A new broom sweeps clean."
    "Forbidden fruit is sweetest."
    "When wine is in wit is out."
    "Make hay while the sun shines."
    "Praise a fair day at night."
    "Better late than never."
    "When the cat's away the mice can play".
    "The early bird catches the worm."
    "Look after the pence and the pounds will look after themselves."
    "Promise little do much".
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. seanfhocail (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Doreen Symons
    Gender
    Female