by W. R. Rodgers
The hunting of the hare in Ireland is more than a sport; its roots go back to prehistoric times; it is a folk play about life and death. But why should the hare be cast in the role of life? Why should so much care be taken to facilitate her escape? After many years of investigation of old manuscripts and as a result of talking to the inhabitants about their immemorial customs, the myth and folklore of Ireland, W. R. Rodgers found some of the answers.