School: Cluain an Droma, Mullach (roll number 5267)
- Location:
- Cluain an Droma, Co. an Chláir
- Teacher: Brian Ó Huiginn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0624, Page 289
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- (continued from previous page)130. There isn't a fish in the sea but you'd fine one as good as it.
131. The nearest to the Church is the farthest away from the altar.
132. It isn't a secret if three knows it.
133. A good beginning is half the work.
134. Be just and fear not.
135. Laziness is a heavy load.
136. From the frying pan to the fire.
137. Out of debt out of danger.
138. It is no shame to be poor.
139.The best of Clerks make mistakes.
140. God's power is nearer than the door.
141 Smooth waters run deep.
142. Strike the iron while it's hot.
143. Before you purchase, consult your purse.
144. [?] after kind and rain after wind.
145. God help those who helps themselves.
146. Used keys are always bright.
147. Dubhairt bean liom go ndubhairt bean léi.
148. Tá sé mar a thá sé agus níl sé gan locht.
149. Má phósann tú bean ó'n iarthar pósfaidh tú an iarthar go léir.
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