School: Newtown, Kells (roll number 5053)
- Location:
- An Baile Nua (Shea), Co. Chill Chainnigh
- Teacher: (ní thugtar ainm)
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- A great many old proverbs are used in every home.
The ones usually heard about this district are,
"A stitch in time saves nine."
Better late than ever.
All is not gold that glitters.
Make hay while the sun shines.
The early bird catches the early worm.
Its never too(continues on next page)- Collector
- James Sweeney
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Garraí an Ghoidínigh, Co. Chill Chainnigh
- Informant
- John Sweeney
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 45
- Address
- Garraí an Ghoidínigh, Co. Chill Chainnigh