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School: Kilskeer (C.) (roll number 1563)

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Kilskeer, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Fhithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0704, Page 519

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  2. Old Proverbs

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    21. A stitch in time saves nine.
    22. Honesty is the best policy.
    23. Pride goes before a fall.
    24. Many hands make light work.
    25. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
    26. Two many cooks spoil the broth.
    27. All that glitters is not gold.
    28. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
    29. Birds of a feather, flock together.
    30. The early bird catches the worm.
    31. A light heart lives long.
    32. The proof of the pudding lins in the eating.
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