School: Kildavin, Ferns
- Location:
- Kildavin, Co. Carlow
- Teacher: Tadhg de Brí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0911, Page 227
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- A rolling stone gathers no moss.
A wrinkled face a wrinkled purse.
The longest way round the shortest way home.
Its an ill - wind that blows nobody good luck.
A watched pot never boils.
Where there is a will there is a way
There is no use locking the stable door when the horse is stolen.
It is a long lane that has no turning
Silks and satins put out the fire.
Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.
You should think twice before you speak once.
It is always best leave well enough alone.
A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse.
A barking dog seldom bites.
It is a wise man who carries his coat on a fine day.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Eily Harmon
- Gender
- Female
- Informant
- Mr J. Hegarty
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 52
- Occupation
- Clerk-labourer
- Address
- Kildavin, Co. Carlow
