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School: Newtown, Kells (roll number 5053)

Location:
An Baile Nua (Shea), Co. Chill Chainnigh
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    A great many old proverbs are used in every home.
    (1) Never judge a man by the coat.
    (2) Make hay while the sun shines.
    (3) A stitch in time saves nine.
    (4) Never judge a book by the cover.
    (5) An idle man tempts the devil.
    (6) Many hands make light work.
    (7) A wise man always carries his coat.
    (8) A morning's sun
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. seanfhocail (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Miceál O Lionagáin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ceanannas, Co. Chill Chainnigh
    Informant
    Mr Michael Barry
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    64
    Address
    Garraí na Meann Íochtarach, Co. Chill Chainnigh