School: Cruach, Ráth gCaola (roll number 2007)
- Location:
- Cróch, Co. Luimnigh
- Teacher: Ss. S. Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0501, Page 195
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- Proverbs. 1. A good name is better than riches.
2. Your pocket is your friend.
3. A stitch in time saves nine.
4. A rolling stone gathers no moss.
5. Better to die than ever to lie.
6. Watched pot will never boil.
7. Make hay while the sun shines.
8. A half loaf is better than no bread.
9. A pig's ear never makes mutton.
10. Spare the stick and spoil the child.
11. A good beginning is half the work.
12. Better late than ever.
13. Better go to bed supperless than rise in debt.
14. Too many cooks spoil the broth.
15. Many hands make light work.
16. Trying back is good hunting.
17. A burnt child dreads the fire.
18. Live horse and you will get grass.
19. Never count the chickens before they are hatched.
20. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
21. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do to-day.(continues on next page)
