School: Cloonmorris (roll number 12496)
- Location:
- Cloonmorris, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Michael J. Conboy
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0219, Page 013
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- It is a bad hen that can't scrape enough for herself.
Do not fret until the snow is on the bed with you.
It is easy to sleep on another man's wound.
When your neighbour's house is on fire, take care of your own.
Ships dread fire more than water.
The mill cannot grind with the water that is past.
Cut your coat according to your cloth.
If you fall do not despair, and throw the handle after the hatchet.
It is too late to lock the stable when the horse is stolen.
Cows far away have long horns.
Smooth waters run deep.
Never leave off for to-morrow what you can do to-day.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
Make the hay while the sun shines.
All is not gold that glitters.
Better an hour too soon than a minute too late.
Many hands make light work.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Bridie Cox
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Cloonart North, Co. Longford
- Informant
- Michael Cox
- Relation
- Parent
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 55
- Occupation
- Farmer
- Address
- Cloonart North, Co. Longford
