School: Kilbeg (roll number 11039)
- Location:
- Robertstown, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Aodh Ó Duibhgeannáin
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- There are many different proverbs and wise sayings used in this district and each saying contains very deep meanings: Here are some of the old sayings:-
A man is a man if he was corked in a bottle. You can’t expect an old head on young shoulders. A good sum is better than a bad stand. By mistakes we learn.
There was once a man who lived in Staholmog named John Smith who was a herd with Mr Cruice of Drakerath and he was a man who used to curse very much. This man would not go to confession and when he would promise his neighbours that he would go, he would say, “I will go to-morrow.” Then the(continues on next page)- Collector
- Matthew O' Connell
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Drakerath, Co. Meath