School: Lusmagh

Location:
Gort an Chraoibhín, Co. Uíbh Fhailí
Teacher:
T. Ó Floinn
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  1. Proverbs
    1 A stitch in time saves nine.
    2 A burn't child dreads the fire.
    3 Bad wind doesn't blow good luck to someone.
    4 Better alone than in bad company.
    5 Time and patience would bring a snail to Cork.
    6 It is a long road that has not a turn.
    7 A bird in your hand is worth two in a bush.
    8 A rolling stone gathers no moss.
    9 Don't count your chickens in the shells.
    10 Birds of feather flock
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    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. seanfhocail (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Delia Gallagher
    Gender
    Female