School: Cill Chóirne (C.) (roll number 8829)
- Location:
- Cill Coirne, Co. Chorcaí
- Teacher: Eibhlín, Bean Uí Shúilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0325, Page 074
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- (continued from previous page)two-pence or three-pence a week.
- Have it yourself or do without it.
It is an ill wind that does not blow good for someone.
It is better to be born lucky than rich.
Misfortune must be and people for it.
Its no use in preaching poverty where theres no charity.
A hatching hen gathers no fat.
What would expect from a pig but a grunt.
Silks and satins, scarlets and velvets often put out the kitchen fire.
Its better to go to bed supperless than rise in debt.
He who fights and runs away will live to fight another day.
Anything that it worth doing atall is worth doing well.
A word in court is better than a pound in purse.
Enough and no waste is better than a feast.
A good run is better than a bad stand.(continues on next page) - Informant
- Cornelius Murphy
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 66
- Occupation
- Farmer
- Address
- An Cnocán Rua, Co. Chorcaí
