School: Lusmagh
- Location:
- Gortarevan, Co. Offaly
- Teacher: T. Ó Floinn
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3. A light footed mother makes a lazy daughter.
4. A burnt child dreads the fire.
5. Say little and say well.
6. Look before you leap.
7. A bird in your hand is worth two in a bush.
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9. Idle hands tempt the devil.
10. You cannot judge a book by the cover.
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