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School: Sean-Mhachaire (roll number 17015)

Location:
Shanvaghera, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Máille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0108, Page 331

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    The wild animals accustomed to in this district are rats, mice, rabbits, hares, foxes, hedgehogs, weasels, and frogs. The fox is one of the cleverest animals. When he gets a chance he steals the fowl and throws them on his shoulders. He then goes and hides them in a place while he gets another. His colour is red. The person who catches a fox sends away the skin where a fur is made of it.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Lavin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Shanvaghera, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Michael Lavin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Shanvaghera, Co. Mayo