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

Location:
Glenderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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    got married to him, and they had three children. One day as she was cleaning down the loft she got the wand and when she touched it she became a mermaid again. She ran to the sea and was never heard or seen ever afterwards.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. mermaids (~305)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Carroll
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tiduff, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Joe Carroll
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    52
    Address
    Kerry Head, Co. Kerry