School: Portlongfield
- Location:
- Portlongfield, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: S. Ní Chuilinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0983, Page 035
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- (continued from previous page)Hills are green far away.
When the cat's away the mice can play.
The best hurler always sits on the fence.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
A wise man always carries his coat.
Small leaks sink great ships.
Never leave off till to-morrow that which you can do to-day.
The windy day is not the day for the scallops.
There is always a slippy step at the gentleman's hall-door.
Deeps waters run smooth.
Never look into a mirror the last thing before getting married.
As long as the day is, the night comes.
Never venture, never win.
God's help is nearer than the door.
Never count your chickens before they are hatched.
Its too late to close the stable door when the horse is gone.
A chance shot may kill the devil.
A dog is bold on his own hearth.
A slow hound is often lucky.
Merit alone is worthy of love.
However long the way may seem, happiness awaits you at the end.(continues on next page)
