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School: Brosna (C.) (roll number 13019)

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Brosna, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhúnaighe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0449, Page 522

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    her and during the long years she lived with him she was never seen to smile.
    One day while Stack was away from home, she found the cap. She shouted for joy, put the cap on her head and made off to the sea. As she reached the sea shore another mermaid hastened to welcome her back and the first words she said to her were "Is there any fear you gave them the secret of the virtue of the egg water while you were away?"
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. mermaids (~305)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Sheila Lane
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Lane
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    47
    Address
    Carrigeen, Co. Kerry