School: Kilskeer (C.) (roll number 1563)
- Location:
- Cill Scíre, Co. na Mí
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Fhithcheallaigh
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- 153. God never closed one gate but he opened another.
154. Ann egg to day is better than a bullock tomorrow.
155. Better dye than lie.
156. A fly never goes into a mouth that is shut.
157. A light heart lives long.
158. Rome was not built in one day.
159. Do not spoil your ship with a half penny worth of tar.
160. Trust yourself first, and who ever you like after.
161. Make use of money you earn. - 162. Make the hay while the sun shines.
163. Good name is better than many rishes.
164. It is as easy to be punctual than not.
165. Silk and Satin often puts out the parlour fire.
166. Don't go in to the mill if you dont want to be floured.(continues on next page)