School: Alt an Chuilinn
- Location:
- Altachullion, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Brigid Martin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0966, Page 088
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- (continued from previous page)94. God makes the back to bear the burden.
95. God never closed one door but he opened another.
96. The Grace of God is nearer than the door.
97. One left to tell the tale.
98. There'll be caps missing.
99. The more hurry the less speed.
100. It is easy to bake beside the meal.
101. He who waits for a fair hour, gets it.
102. It won't be always raining.
103. There's a step-mother's breath in the air.
104. As great as pick-pockets.
105. Never hit a man when he's down.
106. There's no secret known to three.
107. A straw shows which way the wind blows.
108. He is all noise.
109. He who talks most does least.
110. Strike the iron while it is hot.
111. Take the ball on the hop.
112. Too many irons in the fire.
113. Too many cooks spoil the broth.
114. Two heads are better than one.
115. Look before you leap.
116. A burnt child dreads the fire.
117. Once bitten twice shy.(continues on next page)
