School: Ballyadams (roll number 894)

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1. Proverbs

   

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   The longest way around is the shortest way home.
   Smooth waters run deep.
   Birds of a feather clock together.
   Never judge a book by the cover.
   Better late than never.
   Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
   A ring on the finger is worth two on phone.
   Health is better than wealth.
   Where there's muck there's luck.
   Look before you leap.

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2. Proverbs

   

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   A stitch in time saves nine. As crooked as a ram's horn. As hard as the devil's forehead. Waste not want not. The truth is often sore. Think twice before you speak once. Spare the rod and spoil the child. Loosing hthe sheep for the pennyworth of

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   Topics

   1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
         1. seanfhocail (~4,377)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Seán O Cinnsealla

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Baile Adaim, Co. Laoise

   Informant

   Máire Ní Chinsealla

   Relation

   Parent

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Baile Adaim, Co. Laoise

   Informant

   Tomás O Cinnsealla

   Relation

   Parent

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Baile Adaim, Co. Laoise