School: Meelick (B.)
- Location:
- Meelick, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Eoghan Ó Néill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0598, Page 091
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Ainmhithe Allta.
Hare,rabbit ,weasel,fox,squirrel
badger,marten-cat,,otter, hedgehog.
Hare-nest called a form,back of ditch,or in a furze bush.
Sometimes have young ones in bunch of grass or in ploughed furrow.Sometimes sleep on extreme edge of trench.Food-grass and vegetables,roots and corn. Rabbits Nest -burrows in ground.When they have young ones inside ,they cover mouth with earth when they themselves are coming out.
When they wish to let them pick for themselves they leave opening uncovered. Lined with fur .Food as for hare.(continues on next page)
