School: Cill Moibhí (C)
- Location:
- Kilmovee, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Áine, Bean Uí Dhubhthaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0114, Page 247
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One upon a time there was six merrimaids living with their grandmother at the bottom of a great sea. They were delighted in listening to her telling stories about the country above them. The merrimaid's were very envious to see the green fields and they wished to go that moment but they dare not go till they were fifteen years old. They all went as their turn came. The youngest ones turn came and she was thinking of the field the birds and the trees but as she reached the top of the water she saw a(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Margaret Tully
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 14
- Address
- Raherolus, Co. Mayo
- Informant
- Mrs Tully
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 35
- Address
- Raherolus, Co. Mayo
