School: Inishcaltra
- Location:
- An Cheapach Dhubh, Co. an Chláir
- Teacher: Énrí Ó Loingsigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0589, Page 070
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- There are a lot of old saying which the people use in certain occasions. Some of which are,
You will never miss the water until the well runs dry. God is always nearer than the door. It is better to go to bed suppeless, than rise in debt. A penny spared after death is waste of money. The devil you know is better than the devil you don't know. A bird in your hand is worth two on the bush. A miser and his money soon parted. The more hurry the less speed. Have it yourself or be without it. A rolling stone gathers no moss. A watched pot never boils. A mans home is his castle. A shut mouth catches no flies. What is worth doing is worth doing well.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Olive Waterstone
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Baile Uí Bheoláin, Co. an Chláir
