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If the potato misses, ireland's beaten.

Proverbs and old sayings Irish

It was not on one foot that st. patrick came to ireland.

Proverbs and old sayings Irish

The man who was dividing Ireland didn't leave himself last.

Proverbs and old sayings Irish about man

England's difficulty is Ireland's opportunity.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about difficulties, chance

He who gets a name for early rising can stay in bed until midday.

Proverbs and old sayings Irish about name

Instinct is stronger than upbringing.

Proverbs and old sayings Irish about instinct

A trout in the pot is better than a salmon in the sea.

Proverbs and old sayings Irish

All sins cast long shadows.

Proverbs and old sayings Irish about sin

As you see yourself, I once saw myself; as you see me now, you will be seen.

Proverbs and old sayings Irish

Never ask God to give you anything; ask Him to put you where.

Proverbs and old sayings Irish about god

It's not enough to know how to ride, you must also know how to fall.

Proverbs and old sayings Irish about fall

A drink precedes a story.

Proverbs and old sayings Irish about drinking

A friend's eye is a good mirror.

Proverbs and old sayings Irish about good, good luck

A good denial, the best point in law.

Proverbs and old sayings Irish about law, good, good luck

A loan though old is not gift.

Proverbs and old sayings Irish about gifts, old, olderness

A new broom sweeps clean, but the old brush knows all the corners.

Proverbs and old sayings Irish about old, olderness

A silent mouth is melodious.

Proverbs and old sayings Irish

A trade not properly learned is an enemy.

Proverbs and old sayings Irish about commerce, enemies

If you do not sow in the spring you will not reap in the autumn.

Proverbs and old sayings Irish about autumn, spring

It is a bad hen that does not scratch herself.

Proverbs and old sayings Irish about bad luck, bad