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School: Áth Treasna (C.) (roll number 16648)

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Áth Trasna, Co. Chorcaí
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Máire, Bean Uí Mhurthile
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  2. Old Proverbs

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    "Be careful of the pennies and the pounds will look after them-selves."
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    Those who want to reach the top must first climb the hill.
    3
    A bad wind that dont blow somebody good.
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    He that laughs last laughs best.
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    As long as the bucket is going to the well it leaks.
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    Patience and perseverance will carry a snail to Jerusalem.
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    Put a little bit away for a rainy day for the sun wont always shine
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