School: Gleann Doire (C.) (roll number 10404)

Location:
Glenderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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  1. A Mermaid is supposed to be half a woman and half a fish. She has a head and hands like a woman, a tail like a fish, and she has long golden hair. She is seldom seen because she always keeps in the water. She in only seen at certain times of the year and when any person sees her someone is sure to (die) get drowned. She is usually seen sitting on a rock combing her hair.
    It is said that once upon a time a man went
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. mermaids (~305)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Laide
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mrs Laide
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    50
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry