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School: Lankill (roll number 16904)

Location:
Lainn Chille, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Cibhil
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  1. Proverbs (continued)

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    25. Never put off till to-morrow what you can do to-day.
    26. You never miss the water till the well runs dry.
    27. Loud laugh speaks the vacant mind.
    28. Blood is thicker than water.
    29. What's bred in the bone it's hard to take out of the flesh.
    30. Never throw out the dirty water till the clean water comes in.
    31. A new broom sweeps clean but forgets the corners.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. seanfhocail (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Nolan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Chnapach Bheag, Co. Mhaigh Eo
    Informant
    Mrs Nolan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Chnapach Bheag, Co. Mhaigh Eo