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School: Cill Mhuire (roll number 8139)

Location:
Kilmurry, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Ruairc
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0245, Page 045

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  1. Names of Places (continued)

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    The hare ran into Dillon's old house which is near his borough. The hunters went in after him and saw a witch in the corner. They ran out again with great fear and nobody hunted that hare since. The hare changed into a witch when she ran into the old house.
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  2. Snares

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    Snares
    Snares are used for trapping rabbits, hares, and wild fowl. It is very common nowadays.
    First there is snare wire got, and it is put in the ground near the rabbit's burrow. Then a cord is got, and a loop put on it. The cord is tied to a stick about a foot high, and the stick is put
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Francis Mc Gann
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lissalway, Co. Roscommon