Proverb of the Day
Caith uaim é agus gan uaim ach é.
Take it away from me, when there's nothing else I want.
Explanation:
Said teasingly to someone refusing an offer of food or drink out of politeness only when he really want it.
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When food is scarce, it's generosity to share it. (It's the devil to share it.)
Be eating one, be peeling one, have two in the heel of your fist and your eye on two more on the table.
A little always tastes good.
On Good Friday, it's a great torment even to drink milk.
On Easter Sunday, it's a great shame to be without meat.
Everyone having a go at the head of the hake.