School: Stoneyford, Thomastown (roll number 3029)
- Location:
- Stonyford, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Finghín Mac Íobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0849, Page 091
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- "Charity begins at home ".
"A stitch in time saves nine".
"Empty vessels make most sound".
"The longest way round is the shortest way home".
"When the cat is out the mouse can play".
"A bird in your hand is worth two in a bush".
"Short visits are best".
"There is no use crying over spilt milk".
"Fine feathers make fine birds".
"The best hurler is laways on the side-line".
"Dont judge the book by the cover".
"Look before you leap".
"There is no hearth like your own".
"You'll never miss the water untill the well is gone dry".
"The help of God is nearer that the door".
"Every dog is bold at his own door".
"Curiosity killed the cat".
A thirsty goat was going around looking for water. He was out all day, and in the evening he was about to go back when he say a well. He went over to it and looked down. There was some water at the bottom of it. He jumped in and drank the water. When it was all gone he didn't know what to do. He tried to get out but did not succeed. A this time a fox passed by. When the goat saw him he asked him to help him out. The fox said he would not and said; "Look before you leap".
