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1. The Mermaid of New Hall (continued)

   

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   a few words and died.
   Every night when it is dark she is supposed to be seen floating in the lake. We are told that the lake turns red because it is said it is the blood of her - once every seven years.
   Behind the back of the cave in New Hall there is a grave yard and inside the cave there is a drop of blook falling from the ceiling and it is called the "mermaid's drop".
   Vera Keavy
   Told by Martin Keavy

   The Leipreachán
   There is a leipreachán living in Tureen Fort which is very near Tureen House.

   

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2. The Leipreachán

   

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   There is a leipreachán living in Tureen Fort which is very near Tureen House.

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   Topics

   1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
         1. leprechauns (~1,007)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Mary O' Riordan

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Abbey Street, Co. Clare

   Informant

   Riordan

   Relation

   Parent

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Abbey Street, Co. Clare