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School: Killasnett (roll number 9533)

Location:
Curraghfore, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Eoghan Mac Oirealla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0192, Page 137

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  1. The Fisherman and the Mermaid

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    Once upon a time a fisherman saw a mermaid comb her hair with a golden comb. He snapped the golden comb and without this she couldn't go back to the sea.
    She followed the fisherman, and gradualy they became good friends. They got married and had four children.
    The fisherman had to keep the comb hidden least his wife should get it.
    One day one of the children told her that
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridget Meehan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Curraghfore, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    James Kerrigan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Cornaneane, Co. Leitrim