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School: Hansard School, Lifford (roll number 11125)

Location:
Lifford, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Mairéad Bairéad
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    The Mermaid.
    The mermaid is said to have a woman's body and the tail of a fish.
    One i heard a story about a mermaid.
    "The mermaid had a stone, she used to come out and comb her hair on it. One day a fisherman saw her and he threw the stone into the sea. When he was out she came and took out his baby and cradle and there them into the sea also.
    I heard Mrs Darragh of Lifford telling this story.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. mermaids (~305)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Darragh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lifford, Co. Donegal