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   A strange animal resorted the district of Askamore, Parish of Kilrush, Co. Wexford, some years ago. A small white animal covered with dark spots and it resembled a ferret in shape and it was called a Martin. They are seldom seen. They do great destruction to young lambs in the Spring time. When the young lambs were lying down to sleep it stole up, took the lamb by the ear and drank the blood. It was not seen after that. It is told that another strange animal visited the district of Askamore long ago. It was a reindeer. It had very long legs, and nice branchy horns about seven inches long. It roamed the district for several days till it was captured by its owner, and brought home. A large snake also visited the district of Askamore, captured by Rev. Fr. Hickey on the road between Carnew and Coolboy. It measured five feet long and how it came there remained a mistery.

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   Language

   English

   Collector

   Margaret Kavanagh

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   An Easca Mhór, Co. Loch Garman

   Informant

   Mr Patrick Gortland

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   An Easca Mhór, Co. Loch Garman