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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Tralee (roll number 16871)

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Tralee, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An tSr. Bríd
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0439, Page 142

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    A man named O'Shea met a mermaid near Croome Tralee. He took either the cap or the rod which lay by her side, as she was combing her head of fine red hair.
    He brought the cap or rod home with him and she followed him. As she was a handsome young girl they both agreed to get married. They reared a family of handsome young girls.
    Any time that this man went out in a boat a storm arose. No matter how calm the tide was, it was sure to become stormy. He always had to return home again with his boat.
    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
    Collector
    Joan Savage
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Blennerville, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    John Kerins
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    62
    Address
    Tonavane, Co. Kerry