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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0016, Page 442

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    There are several proverbs used in this parish such as:-
    1. Its a bad dog that isn't worth calling
    2. He is a wise man that carries his coat on a fine day.
    3. You never miss the water till the well runs dry.
    4. You dont know the shelter of the bush till its cut.
    5. Its a bad wind that doesn't favour some one
    6. A good word never broke a tooth
    7. A handful of help is better than a backload of pity
    8. Your pocket is your best friend
    9. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
    10. Charity begins at home
    11. Necessity is the mother of invention
    12. A friend in need a friend in deed
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Johnny Egan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyglass South, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Martin Egan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    48
    Occupation
    Farmer