School: Árd Aitinn
- Location:
- Ardattin, Co. Carlow
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Muireadhaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0910, Page 107
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- The Bean Sighe.
A. No one uses the name Bean Sighe but a being very like the mermaid is said to travel at stated times. She is called "The Bow." Her hair is supposed to be very long and she is perpetually combing it. A comb found on the road is called a Bow's comb and is said to be unlucky. This creature follows certain families and is said to cry outside the house some days before one of the inmates dies.
B. The leipreachaun is called a leimrechaun and is supposed to have money hidden in pots near the Crowned Alley - A pile of stones in Coolroe, Ardallen, Fallow
- Informant
- Patrick Murray
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 48
- Address
- Ardattin, Co. Carlow
