School: Asdee (C.) (roll number 10502)

Location:
Astee, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Siobhán, Bean Uí Shlataire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0403, Page 020

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0403, Page 020

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    would be out the people would have to watch it for fear it would be stolen. The poor people used to steal the turnips out of other peoples gardens.
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  2. A stitch in time saves nine.
    The longest day must have an end and the nearest friends must depart.
    A penny wise is better than a pound foolish.
    He that slings mud uses ground.
    A friend in need is a friend indeed.
    It is hard for an empty bag to stand straight.
    A beggar on horse-back and he'd ride to the devil.
    A fool in his money is soon parted.
    A nod is as good as a wink to blind horse.
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
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