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School: Droichead na Daoile (roll number 14736)

Location:
Leac an Loistreáin, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Ghallchobhair
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    9. Strong talk from a weak stomach.
    10. A green 'Xmas makes a fat churchyard.
    11. A white Xmas makes a lean churchyard.
    12. Be sure you are right then go ahead.
    13. Better wear out shoes than sheets.
    14. Spare the rod and spoil the child.
    15. Hit the ball on the hop.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. seanfhocail (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maura Gallagher
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Mongán, Co. Mhaigh Eo