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School: Kenmare (B.) (roll number 2849)

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Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Teachers:
Eoghan Ó Súilleabháin Liam Mac Cuisín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0461, Page 524

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  1. Lord Dunkerron's Death

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    The Lord of Dunkerron went to bathe one day. He, being a good swimmer, he was in the habit of going a good distance from the shore. One day when he was very far out he was seized upon by a Mermaid and drowned. This happened at three o'clock in the evening.
    Every evening after this he (the Lord of Dunkerron) used pop up his head and shout "Hello! Hello!" One day a passer by became annoyed by this shouting and he shouted back, "The d- choke you!" No sound was ever heard from the Lord of Dunkerron since.
    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
    John R. Downing
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killaha West, Co. Kerry