School: Lusmagh

Location:
Gort an Chraoibhín, Co. Uíbh Fhailí
Teacher:
T. Ó Floinn
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  1. (continued from previous page)
    a man's errand.
    12. Two (hands) heads are better than one.
    13. A bird in your hand is worth two in a bush.
    14. You can't put (all) an old head on (yong) young shoulders.
    15. Always practise what you preach.
    16. A butcher never eats his own meat.
    17. A rolling stone gathers no moss.
    18. Always save up for a wet
    19.Let the best horse jump the ditch.
    20. Every month of the year (curs) curses a dry February.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. seanfhocail (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Shiels
    Gender
    Female