Long sleep makes a bare back.
More Irish Proverbs:
When the apple is ripe it will fall.Irish
A wise head keeps a shut mouth.
Irish
Woe to the man that entrusts his secrets to a ditch.
Irish
Postpone not a good action.
Irish
Good care takes the head off bad luck.
Irish
Don't be too friendly with the clergy and don't fall out with them.
Irish