Is fearr an tsláinte ná na táinte Health is better than wealth Filleann an feall ar an bhfeallaire The wrong doing returns to/on the perpetrator An té atá thuas óltar deoch air The successful person is toasted An té atá thíos buailtear cos air The person who is down is pushed down further Is furasta… Read more »
Is binn béal ina thost* Silence is golden! Ní théann cuileog i mbéal dúnta* A closed mouth catches no flies *emphasise the importance of being discreet An té a thugann in am, tugann sé faoi dhó The person who pays (gives) promptly, pays (gives) twice Ní cuimhnítear ar an arán a itear Eaten bread is… Read more »
When I was first invited to contribute something to Nuacht Chláir, I must confess to being somewhat reluctant initially seeing that the paper has been so successful over the years. On re-consideration I thought I might try a Gaelic Corner or Cúinne Gaelach in view of the district’s illustrious past not least in the area… Read more »
