School: Kilskeer (C.) (roll number 1563)
- Location:
- Kilskeer, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Fhithcheallaigh
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Collected by
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Kells, Co Meath - 153. God never closed one gate but he opened another.
154. Ann egg to day is better than a bullock tomorrow.
155. Better dye than lie.
156. A fly never goes into a mouth that is shut.
157. A light heart lives long.
158. Rome was not built in one day.
159. Do not spoil your ship with a half penny worth of tar.
160. Trust yourself first, and who ever you like after.
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- Collector
- Rose Darby
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Martinstown, Co. Meath