School: Dungimmon

Location:
Dún gCoimín Íochtarach, Co. an Chabháin
Teacher:
Mrs Flynn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0995, Page 113

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  1. (continued from previous page)
    No life is perfect that has not been lived, youth in feeling manhood in battle, old age in meditation. Make hay while the sun shines.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. Here are some of the many proverbs which are used in the district.
    A peck of dust in March is worth a King's ransom.
    As changeable as the March wind.
    March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.
    Smile and the world smiles with you.
    Never leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
    Early to bed and early rise, makes a man healthy wealthy and wise.
    Late to bed and late to rise, makes a man
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. seanfhocail (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Meg Reilly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dún gCoimín Íochtarach, Co. an Chabháin