School: Caitrín Naomhtha, Eachdhruim (roll number 14423)
- Location:
- Aughrim, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Ceocháin
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0029, Page 0372
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- (continued from previous page)when closely seen they all are grey.
You never know the want of water until the well is dry.
A burnt child dreads the fire.
It is never too late to learn.
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
Two of a trade never agree.
Too much cooking spoils the soup
Empty vessels make the greatest sound.
A silent head is never in dread while the gabby go often astray.
The wise man carries his coat the fine day.
A friend's eye is a good mirror.
It's better to bend than to break.
Always taking out of a meal tub and never putting in soon comes to the bottom.
All's well that ends well.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Bertie Mannion
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Fairfield, Co. Galway
