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School: Fergus View, Lissycasey (roll number 10322)

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Caherea, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Pádraig Mac Gearaidh
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    The longest way round is the shortest way home.
    The help of God is nearer than the door.
    The sight of you is a cure for sore eyes.
    It is a wise man who carries his coat on a fine day.
    After a storm comes a calm.
    To bed at dark and up with the lark.
    Better late than never.
    It is better be sure than sorry.
    One look before you is better than two after you.
    A bird in the hand is better two on on a bush.
    A friends eye is a good mirror.
    Look before you leap.
    The rogue you know is better than the
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James Brown
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Lanna, Co. Clare