School: Sixmilebridge (C.)

Location:
Six-mile-bridge, Co. Clare
Teacher:
M. J. Walker
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    "Width and width" meaning by degrees.
    As slow as a snail.
    What's good for the child is good for the nurse.
    What's flesh for the goose is flesh for the gander.
    A cat of her age wouldn't play with a straw meaning she is no chicken.
    Good sanuhar to you meaning a good marriage to you.
    "That will be the end of us all" as the old maid said at the wedding.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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