School: Lisball
- Location:
- Lisball, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: S. Doherty
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- Empty vessels make most sound.
One man can bring a horse to a drink but 21 men could not make a horse drink.
A tree may be straight and its roots may be crooked.
All trees to not bear good fruit.
A lie has no legs.
A wise man carries his coat.
A slow fire makes sweet malt.
A time for everything and everything in its proper time.
A place for everything and everything in its proper place.
An idle man tempts the devil.
Little said is easy mended.
Remember the creator in the days of thy youth.
A person who talks most works least.
A wise son makes a glad father.
Spare the rod and spoil the child.
Wear out the shoes but don't wear out the sheets.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
Never tell a lie.
Better late than never.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Rose Anne Farrelly
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Nolagh, Co. Cavan
- Informant
- Mr Patrick Farrelly
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Nolagh, Co. Cavan