School: Rathdrum (B)
- Location:
- Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
- Teacher: S. Ó Muirgheasa
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0919, Page 017
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- 1. It is a long road that has no turning.
2. A shut mouth catches no flies.
3. A rolling stone gathers no moss.
4. A short sit is the best.
5. Bringing coals to Newcastle.
6. A stitch in time saves nine.
7. If you haven't a fire of your own heat yourself with the sun.
8. The cows die when the grass is grow.
9. A short sit is better than a long stand.
10. Its to late to spare when all is spent.
11. Beauty doesn't make the pot boil.
12. Wilful waste makes woeful want.
13. Its too late to lock the stable when the steed is gone.
14. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Robert Mooney
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
