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School: Lusk (B.) (roll number 718)

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Lusk, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
L. Ó Duinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0786, Page 190

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0786, Page 190

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  1. Local Customs on Festival Days (continued)

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  2. Local Sayings and Proverbs

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    There are many old sayings used by the Irish people such as "A stitch in time saves nine" This is said because if you don't mend a tear when it is small, it soon gets much bigger and needs more stitches.
    "A shut mouth makes a wise head" Because people with too much to say very often get into trouble.
    "Too many cooks spoil the broth" This is said because when there are too many doing anything everyone wants to have their own
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