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School: Baile an Chaisil B.

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Ballycastle, Co. Mayo
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    The Fox: The Fox is a very cute animal. He kills hens, ducks, and geese. He (lives on) is never seen coming around a farmer's house in the day time. He generally comes in the night. If he thinks there is a dog in a house he will not come there. When he thinks he is caught he lies down a pretends he is dead. When he gets his chance is off like the wind. It is said that a foxes' tongue is well persevered it will take a thorn out of a person's finger. It is an old and true saying "As cute (wise) as the fox."
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Pryal
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballycastle, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Andrew Pryal
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Ballycastle, Co. Mayo