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School: Lanesboro (roll number 13320)

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Lanesborough, Co. Longford
Teacher:
E. Ó Reachtagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0753, Page 109

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  2. Proverbs

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    1. A Watched pot never boils
    2. A stitch in time save snine.
    3. Hills are green far away.
    4. The more you hurry the less speed.
    5. A bird in the hand is worth two in a bush.
    6. Hunger is good sauce.
    7. Spend away and God will send you more.
    8. Have it yourself or be without it.
    9. Better late than never
    10. Take care of the pennies and the Shillings will take care of themselves
    11. A new broom sweep's clean.
    12. You cannot put an old head on young shoulders.
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