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School: Baile an Oileáin (B.) (roll number 2808)

Location:
Ballinillane, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Eoghan Ua Muircheartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0460, Page 639

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  1. Mermaids (continued)

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    named O'Shea who was walking along the beach saw her combing her hair. He snatched the garment that was thrown over her shoulders, took it to his home and hid it. She followed him. He married her. They lived together for years and had a family. He always kept the garment from her view. One day she found the garment, fled with it and was seen no more. It was considered she dare not return to her companions without this garment.
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  2. Old Houses

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    In olden times the walls of houses were made of mud. The mud was first wet with water and then tempered. It was then set in position as concrete is
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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. residential buildings (~2,723)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eugene Moriarty
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Leamnaguila, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    John Moriarty
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    74
    Address
    Leamnaguila, Co. Kerry