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School: Snaidhm (B.) (roll number 8251)

Location:
Sneem, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Muiris Mac Gearailt
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    the only way to save the cow's life was to burn the body of a shrew and apply the ashes to the swelling.
    The otter is a very well known animal in our rivers and does incalculable damage to salmon and trout especially in the spawning season. The skin is very valuable as a fur and fetches about one pound at any farmer's shop.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Robert Topham
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Address
    Sneem, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Richard Mansfield
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    46
    Address
    Sneem, Co. Kerry