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School: Ráth Dairbhe (roll number 10001)

Location:
Páirc na bhFianna, Co. Mhuineacháin
Teacher:
Henry Mc Kenna
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  1. Wit and Wisdom

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    Wit and Wisdom.
    "Time and knowlege work great change".
    "A light foot carries a light heart, and a light heart a bright eye all the world over".
    "A rolling stone never gathers moss".
    "A fat kitchen never leaves a lean will".
    "Honour age put the sack on your father".
    "Every herring hang by its own tail".
    "When your neighbour's house is on fire take care of your own".
    "Wide will wear, but tight will tear".
    "A master's eye makes the horse thrive".
    "The mill cannot grind with the water that is past".
    "Before you marry be sure of a house wherein to tarry".
    "Between two stools we come to the ground".
    "Bend the twig and you bend the tree".
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rita Murphy
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    John Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    72
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Sceith Theorann, Co. Mhuineacháin