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Seals in Mayo
Seals in Mayo
Informant: Patrick Munnelly
Age: Unknown
Address: Gallowshill, Co. Mayo
Collector: Annie Munnelly, as part of The Schools’ Collection, National Folklore Collection, UCD
Date of Recording: 1937/38
Reference:
Byre-dwelling at Rathlackan, 1953 [Caoimhín Ó Danachair, National Folklore Collection, UCD]
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Seals in Mayo
Long ago people used to see seals in Lacken Sea. Many people from the place often tried to kill them, but they could not get near them. It is said that the seal is very useful, because of its skin and oil. The skin is made into coats and furs for ladies which are very expensive. The oil got from the seal is very valuable. It is very good for a swelling, and it is also said to be good for rheumatism. If anyone could get a seal, he would get a great price for him.