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School: Ceathramhadh, Dún Droma

Location:
An Cheathrú, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Bean Uí Thuathaigh
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    1 On the shop signs the sun shines.
    2 Glory be to God on high only for the bt we ate we'd die.
    3 If you don't know your friends you can read them on your shins.
    4 Keep your shop and your shop will keep you
    5 Great fires soon go out.
    6 Great barkers seldom bite.
    7 It's a very long lane that hasn't got a turning.
    8 A fool and his money part.
    9 Too much bed makes a dull head.
    10 Prayer, and fasting is good for a sinner, but a hungry man would want his dinner.
    11 A rainbow in the morning is a shepherd's warning, a rainbow in the night is a shepherd's delight.
    12 Curiosity killed the cat and information.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. seanfhocail (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Jim Gorman
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    77
    Address
    An Cheathrú, Co. Thiobraid Árann