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School: Cullyfad, Longford (roll number 15975)

Location:
Killyfad, Co. Longford
Teacher:
William Balfe
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    1. A good dinner is better than a fine coat.
    2. All is fine that is fitting.
    3. If everything were to be done twice all would be wise.
    4. It is good to begin well better to end well.
    5. Good counsel has no price.
    6. What is one man's food is another man's poison.
    7. Eat in measure and defy the doctor.
    8. Windows opened more keeps the doctor away from the door.
    9. Meal badly boiled is a good thing spoiled.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Joseph Rourke
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballygarve, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Nellie Rourke
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballygarve, Co. Longford