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School: Koilmore (roll number 14115)

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Cuilmore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Murchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0099, Page 131

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    6) An té a iomchurann a chóta lá tirm, ní bhíonn sé aige lá tirm.

    7) Dá fhaid an oidhche tagann an lá
    8) Is maith an t-annlann an t-ocras
    9) Dubhairt bean liom go ndubhairt bean léithe
    10) Beagán agus a rádh go maith
    11) Bíonn an fhirinne féin searbh
    12) Tús maith leath na h-oibre
    Fuaír mé iad ó Áine Nic Phleamonn, Garrdha Éamonn
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  2. Old Sayings

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    (1) "A stitch in time saves nine"
    (2) "The help of God is nearer than the door."
    (3) Early to bed, Early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
    (4) The windy day isn't the day for the scollops.
    (5) A good begining is half the work.
    (6) April showers bring forth May flowers.
    (7) Strike the iron while it is hot.
    (8) It is a long road that has no turn
    (9) What is a cat made for but to kill a mouse.
    (10) Better late than never.
    (11) Many hands make light work.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Clarke
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyglass, Co. Mayo