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

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Glenderry, Co. Kerry
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Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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  1. A Mermaid

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    A mermaid is supposed to be half a woman and a half fish. She has a head and hands like a woman and a tail like a fish, and she has long golden locks. She is only seen at certain times of the year and whoever has the misfortune of seeing her gets drowned some time after. She is seldom seen because she always keeps in the water. She is usually seen sitting on a rock combing these locks.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. mermaids (~305)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eily Laide
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Michael Laide
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry