School: Cnoc, Abbeyleix (roll number 2324)
- Location:
- Knockardagur, Co. Laois
- Teacher: Seán Ó Huallacháin
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- "Make hay while the sun shines."
"The longest way round is the shortest way home."
"The early bird catches the worm."
"Look before you leap."
"Empty vessels make most sound."
"Eaten bread is soon forgotten."
"Haste makes waste."
"Smooth water runs deep."
"A stitch in time saves nine."
"Many hands make light work."
"A rolling stone gathers no moss."
"A good soldier never looks behind."
"The used key is always bright."
"Long fair long foul."
"Three removes are as bad as a fire."
"Vessels large may venture more,
But little boats should keep near shore"
"A bird in your hand is worth two in the bush"
"More haste less speed."
"Too far East is West."- Collector
- Mary Brennan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Knockardagur, Co. Laois
- Informant
- Mr M. Brennan
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Knockardagur, Co. Laois