SeanfhocailIrish proverbs & blessings, sourced

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Tús maith leath na hoibre

Word for wordA good start is half the work
What it meansWell begun is half done.
Approximate pronunciation guide
toos mah lah na HIB-reh

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  1. DictionaryÓ Dónaill, Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla (1977)s.v. túsView the source entry: checked 2026-08-28
  2. GovernmentGovernment of Ireland: ireland.ie11 seanfhocail (proverbs) that unlock timeless wisdom through the Irish languageimage alt text: "Irish seanfhocail: Tús maith leath na hoibre"View the source entry: checked 2026-08-29

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