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School: Scoil na gCeithre Máighistrí, Dún na nGall (roll number 14247)

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Copany, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Cathal Mag Fhionntaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1035, Page 183

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    Charr, a specimen of Alpine salmon are caught in great numbers with bait in Lough Eske during spawning season (November) when they come close to the shore.
    They are general of a uniform size weighing about two lbs. and are said to have been put there by the Franciscans. They are found in one other lake in Ireland, somewhere in [Westmeath ?].
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Adhamhnan Mag Fhionntaigh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13