School: Sriantaigh (roll number 8015)
- Location:
- Na Srianta, Co. Mhuineacháin
- Teacher: P. Mac Aodha Bhuí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0934, Page 200
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- A hungry eye sees far.
A little pot is soon hot.
The grass harrow gathers no stones.
Before you marry, be sure of a house within to tarry.
A stitch in time saves nine.
A pigs ear can never make mutton.
A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush.
Early to bed, and early to rise make a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
Hunger is the best sauce.
Far away hills look green
Its too late to sharpen your sword when the drum beats for battle.
The early bird catches the early worm.
If things were done twice, all would be wise.
Fools built houses for wise men to(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Brigid Mc Connon
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Aimhréidh, Co. Mhuineacháin
