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Irish Hare
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Irish hare (Lepus timidus hibernicus) is a distinct subspecies of mountain hare endemic to Ireland, remaining brown year-round rather than whitening fully. It is culturally iconic and more protected than many continental hares. Culinary availability is limited by conservation status and local rules; historically the meat featured in Irish game cookery similar to other hares—dark, lean, and strong. Modern emphasis is protection first; any meat must be legally obtained.
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History
Irish hares colonised the island and evolved as an endemic subspecies.
Hare was a traditional quarry and table game in rural Ireland.
Cultural symbolism of the Irish hare grew alongside sporting use.
Conservation measures increasingly restricted harvest of Irish hares.