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10 Irish Cat Proverbs

The people of Ireland clearly love cats, because they have a wealth of sayings about their four-footed friends. Here are ten of our favorites:

If a cat had a dowry, she would often be kissed

When the cat is outside, the mouse can dance

As honest as a cat when the meat is out of reach

Who would believe such pleasure from a wee ball o’ fur?

A cat’s eyes are windows enabling us to see into another world

She wipes the plate with the cat's tail

The quiet cat also drinks milk

It’s for her own good that the cat purrs

The cat is always dignified, until the dog comes by

Beware of people that dislike cats


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March 14, 2016 Filed Under: Life With Cats 23 Comments

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  1. Summer says

    March 14, 2016 at 1:28 am

    Irish humans certainly have a lot to say about us kitties!

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  2. Layla Morgan Wilde says

    March 14, 2016 at 2:16 am

    These are great! Looks like I’ll have to recycle mine for St. Paddy’s Day.

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  3. Marg says

    March 14, 2016 at 5:21 am

    Those are so great. We especially like the fourth one. Too cute and so true.

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  4. The Island Cats says

    March 14, 2016 at 5:58 am

    Very interesting! Now who would wipe a plate with a cat’s tail??

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  5. Maggie says

    March 14, 2016 at 7:14 am

    I love this collection! I’m ready to wear green decorated with cat hair this week.

    Reply
  6. Hannah and Lucy says

    March 14, 2016 at 8:17 am

    Mum’s not too sure about cleaning a plate with a cat’s tail !”
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

    Reply
  7. Melissa & Mudpie says

    March 14, 2016 at 8:17 am

    Those are great!

    Reply
  8. Savannah's Paw Tracks says

    March 14, 2016 at 9:21 am

    Well done. Fun proverbs and photos

    Reply
  9. Fur Everywhere says

    March 14, 2016 at 11:55 am

    I’ve always been wary of people who don’t like cats….how could you *not* like such precious beings?

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  10. Madi says

    March 14, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    Amen to that Irish Proverb. Mom has found folks who say they don’t like cats have
    1. never spent any time with one
    2. are kind of controlling and want to be in charge!!
    Hugs madi your bffff

    Reply
  11. da tabbies o trout towne says

    March 14, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    Sleachta hiomlán uamhnach inniu guys! ♣♣♣♣

    Reply
  12. Ellen Pilch says

    March 14, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    I like the first one the best 🙂

    Reply
  13. Brian Frum says

    March 14, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    Those were all a Big Bunch O’ Fun!

    Reply
  14. Flynn says

    March 14, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    Those are all sweet and fun proverbs.

    Reply
  15. Dragonheart, Merlin, and Devi says

    March 14, 2016 at 5:29 pm

    Those are great proverbs! The Irish are clearly very smart people!

    Reply
  16. William says

    March 14, 2016 at 7:28 pm

    What a neat collection! Thanks!

    Reply
  17. Cathy Keisha says

    March 14, 2016 at 7:46 pm

    And the Irish like their whiskey too! MOL! PS: I love corned beef.

    Reply
  18. Kitties Blue says

    March 14, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    Very smart people those Irish. Our mom is proud to be half Irish. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

    Reply
  19. Raven says

    March 14, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    I like the Irish, and their cat proverbs.

    Reply
  20. The Florida Furkids says

    March 15, 2016 at 6:36 am

    We think the Irish are super intelligent!!

    The Florida Furkids

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  21. Connie says

    March 15, 2016 at 11:29 am

    so much pleasure from a wee ball o fluff

    Reply
  22. Timmy Tomcat says

    March 15, 2016 at 4:20 pm

    Thanks fur those. Whee I even saw them in time!
    Timmy

    Reply
  23. Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says

    March 15, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    WAIT. Is our mom eyeing our tails? NO plate-wiping ALOWD!

    Reply

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