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in Wicklow; Longh Nabrak, Bofin, and a few others of smaller 

 size in Gahvay; Lough Owel; and Longh Erne, in Fermanagh; 

 but it is said that none have been obtained from Lough Eagish 

 for several years, and it seems a remarkable circumstance in 

 the history of these fishes, that while they appear to be by 

 their ordinary habitation far beyond the reach of enemies and 

 injury, they should be so liable to bo lo^t from the depths 

 they have so long frequented. 



