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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte

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Lismore, Co. Waterford
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Sr M. Gráinne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0635, Page 271

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  1. The Mermaid

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    The Mermaids are sea girls. They live underneath the sea. Sometimes they come on land I heard many stories about mermaids, but I never met a person who saw one.
    This is one of the stories I have heard about one. Ond day a fisherman was walking along the shore, he saw a comb on the sands. He picked it up and brought it home with him. Next day, when he was sitting by the fire he heard a knock at the door. He went and opened the door, and there was a beautiful lady standing outside.
    She said, "Did you find a comb on the strand." Yes I did madam"
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. mermaids (~305)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Feeney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Glencairn, Co. Waterford
    Informant
    Mr T. Feeney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Glencairn, Co. Waterford