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School: Doire na Groighe (C.), An Bhán-tír (roll number 7451)

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Dernagree, Co. Cork
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Eibhlín, Bean Uí Mhurchadha
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  3. XML “Proverbs”
  4. XML “The Lore of Certain Days”

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  1. Proverbs (continued)

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    48. Spare the rod and spoil the child.
    49. Seldom seen much admired.
    50. A ploughman on his legs is higher that a gentle man on his knees.
    51. Silks and satins often put out the kitchen fire.
    52. A friend's eye is a good mirror.
    53. The person who talks least works most.
    54. Well begun is half done.
    55. Two heads are better than one.
    56. The best players are always on the ditch.
    57. Unity is strength.
    58. After a storm comes a calm.
    59. Wilful waste makes woeful want.
    60. Mind the old person's advice.
    61. Nothing venture, nothing win.
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  2. The Lore of Certain Days

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    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Mick Conway
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 60
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Moher, Co. Cork