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School: Ballyadams (roll number 894)

Location:
Baile Adaim, Co. Laoise
Teacher:
P. Ó Bruadair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0836, Page 049

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    Fool me once shame on you. Fool me twice shame on me.
    Appearances are deceptive.
    All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
    Early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy wealthy and wise.
    A little learning is a dangerous thing.
    Learning is no load.
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    Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.
    Don't count your chickens before they are hatched.
    Very few clouds but have a bright patch.
    It's no use locking the door when the steed is stolen.
    The cows in Kerry have long horns. i.e. The far-away hills are always green.
    Rome wasn't built in a day.
    A burnt child dreads the fire.
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