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School: The Rower (C.), Inistioge (roll number 15161)

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The Rower, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Labhaoise Nic Liam
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0847, Page 230

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    poultry."
    "A rolling stone gathers no moss."
    "Light hearts live long."
    "Live horse till you get grass."
    "The more hurry the less speed."
    "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."
    "Think twice before you speak once."
    "Look before you leap."
    "A stitch in time saves nine."
    "Every beginning is weak."
    "Two heads are better than one."
    "Many hands make light work."
    "It is a long lane that has no turn."
    "Never throw out the dirty water till you have the clean water in."
    "It is never too late to mend."
    "'Tis too late to spare when all is spent."
    "Take the ball with the first hop."
    "Make hay while the sun shines."
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Flynn
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballycommon, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mrs Flynn
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    45
    Address
    Ballycommon, Co. Kilkenny