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School: Meelick (B.)

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Meelick, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Eoghan Ó Néill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0598, Page 094

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    Damage or Otherwise of Animals.
    Hares and rabbits damage corn and young cabbage and turnip plants.
    Weasel does no damage but hinders multiplication of rats. Supposed to revenge injury and said to kill lambs.
    Rat- injures corn and roots .Said to be of no benefit. .Keeps down vermin(creeping
    Mouse -somewhat similiar to rat.
    Badger -generally harmless
    Dog -badger would kill lambs if hard pressed for food.
    Fox -farmer's enemy,Often attacks lambsKeeps down rabbits.Often
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