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School: Muirisc (roll number 16832)

Location:
Murrisk, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seosamh Ó Cearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0138, Page 523

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  1. The Fairy Woman

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    One night a long time ago, some boys went back the road for a walk. When they were passing near Mr Garvey's gate a tiny little woman wearing black clothes ran out before them. They all saw her.
    They ran after her, and they nearly caught her. Then she ran faster until she came to the shutter, and she ran under it and she was never seen again.
    Many of those who saw her tell the story to this day.
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  2. The Fairy Boat

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    One night long ago some of the Murriak fishing boats were out fishing in Clew Bay. The night was very dark. The sea was very rough. Just as they were making for the harbour, they saw a small boat going to an Island.
    She was so small that the waves used to put her down under the water. The men in the
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Grodáin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Patrick Groden
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    45
    Occupation
    Fisherman
    Address
    Murrisk, Co. Mayo