Badger snare made of flexible twisted wire with a fitment at one end to secure the snare in place.
At the other end is a slip noose that was set upright outside a badger den or along a known badger run. As the badger fitted through the noose, it tightened ensnaring the animal.
The National Museum of Ireland is committed to amplifying women’s stories and will work with the Department to assess the feasibility and funding needs of a potential new facility in Limerick.