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School: Bredagh Glen (roll number 14635)

Location:
Bredagh Glen, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Catháin
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    A stitch in time saves nine
    A hungry eye sees far.
    A new broom sweeps clean
    Work is better than talk
    A little pot is soon hot
    Courage is half the battle of life
    If a thing is worth doing at all, it is worth doing well
    If things were done twice all would be wise
    A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
    Look before you leap
    A closed mouth and a wise head
    Empty tins make most sound
    The fox runs long but his caught at last
    Tell me your company and I will tell you who you are
    It is often a persons mouth broke his nose
    Honesty is the best policy
    Smooth water runs deep
    A full purse makes a light heart
    It is a long road that has no turning
    An empty sack doesn't stand
    A good word never broke a persons mouth
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Roisín Ní Laithbheartaigh
    Gender
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