School: Kilskeer (C.) (roll number 1563)
- Location:
- Kilskeer, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Fhithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0704, Page 521
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- 42. One good turn deserves another.
43. As busy as a hen at a bag of oats.
44. Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.
45. Weary is the head that bears the crown.
46. Its a long road that has no turning.
47. It is hard to put an old head on young shoulders.
48. Time and tide waits for no man.
49. Never say die till you are dead.
50. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
- 51. There is a storm coming the goat has come home.
52. Don't count chickens before they are hatched.
53. May chickens never grow full size.
54. Don't say helo till you are out of the(continues on next page) - Collector
- Betty Casserly
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Springville or Dandlestown, Co. Meath
