School: Cnoc an Choillín, Cootehall

Location:
Knockaculleen or Hollymount, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Máire Ní Mhártain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0233, Page 013

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0233, Page 013

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    20. Silks and satins often put out the kitchen fire.
    21. Judge not at first sight.
    22. No bad man can be happy.
    23. Little wealth, little care.
    24. Opinion governs the world.
    25. Out of debt, out of danger.
    26. Rise with the lark, and go to bed with the lamb.
    27. Least said, soonest mended.
    28. Before you marry be sure of a house to live in.
    29. Better sure than sorry.
    30. Empty vessels make most sounds.
    31. Hills are green far away.
    32. A rolling stone gathers no moss.
    33. It's better to be wearing shoes than sheets.
    34. Too many cooks spoil the broth.
    35. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
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        1. proverbs (~4,377)
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