School: Leac Dhearg (Lickerrig)

Location:
Lickerrig, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Dubhda
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0034, Page 0099

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0034, Page 0099

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  1. Saying and doing are two things.
    A good start is half the battle.
    A half a loaf is better than no bread.
    Every fox smells his own den.
    A sleeping fox catches no fowl.
    A closed mouth catches no flies.
    Beauty is only skin deep.
    Good bargains are often pickpockets.
    A small leak will sink a great ship.
    It's too late to spare when all is spent.
    A guilty mind tortures the owner.
    What you can do today never leave till tomorrow.
    The hard road for the dog and the path for the pup.
    A liar can never be believed.
    (continues on next page)
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