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School: Lisvernane, Glen of Aherlow (roll number 15677)

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Lisvarrinane, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Patrick Lynch
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0581, Page 118

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    wire being attached to it by a strong cord. The snare or loop is placed resting on a "spud peg" on a favourite rabbit run. The rabbit comes along, sticks its head in the loop, the loop tightens round the neck and the poor fellow is caught.
    Hares are sometimes caught in this way. It is a cruel way, as they are game and afford much pleasure to huntsmen with dogs.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
          1. toys (~1,598)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Lynch
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Teacher