School: Cluain Taidhg (Clontead), Achadh Cóiste (roll number 14023)
- Location:
- Cluain Téide Mhór, Co. Chorcaí
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Mhurchadha
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0345, Page 046
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- "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb".
"It is a bad wind that blows nobody good".
"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush".
"Two many cooks spoil the broth".
"The more of the hurry the less of the speed".
"The longest way around is the shortest way home".
"Two heads are better than one".
"A good dinner is better than a fine coat".
"A dirty grate makes the dinner late".
"A good run is better than a bad stand".
"God sends meat and the devil sends cooks".
"Spare the rod to spoil the child".
"Health is better than wealth".
"When your hand is in a dogs mouth draw it out gently"
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away".
"Children and chickens will always be picking".(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Eileen Murphy
- Gender
- Female
