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School: Rathfeigh (roll number 10281)

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Rathfeigh, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Mrs Rose Madden
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0686, Page 262

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    Proverbs.
    (1) A day late like the pig in Skryne.
    (2) Wait for your turn as you do at the mill.
    (3) Don't sell your hen on a rainy day.
    (4) Don't buy a pig in a poke.
    (5) Put by for the rainy day.
    (6) Beware of the slippery flag at the gentleman's door.
    (7) It's a poor washing hasn't a shirt in it.
    (8) If you want to be abused marry and if you want to be praised die.
    (9) Put that in your pipe and smoke it.
    (10) Take that if you don't take snuff.
    (11) Rub that to your sore heel.
    (12) Empty vessels make most sound.
    (13) There is never smoke without a fire.
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