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School: Baile an Chlochair, Lic Snámha (roll number 12410)

Location:
Ballincloher, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Pártholán Ó Gealbháin
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    A Mermaid is supposed to be half fish and half woman. A story is told about a mermaid. She was seen in the strand of Kilmore. She was sitting on a rock on the verge of the water. She was noticed to be combing her hair which was of a golden colour. With the bone of a small fish she used to comb her hair. Also she had a small cap which she placed on the rock. It is said that several men tried to capture her but all no good, until this day a man all alone was in the strand and seeing this golden head of hair he took a great fancy to her. She left the rock and went towards the
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. mermaids (~305)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nellie Prendeville
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Martin Prendeville
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Derryvrin, Co. Kerry