School: Teamhrán (C.) (roll number 14834)
- Location:
- Tavraun, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Áine, Bean Mhic Conmara
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0113, Page 172
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- (continued from previous page)shore of Loch na mná óg. The youngest of the daughters of Mananan Mac Lir aige (?) was sent to reside as a mermaid in Loch na mná óg from this Lady the Lake takes its name on the western shore between the Lake and the Galway Sligo road there is a Fen or lowlying field about one acre in area. In this piece of ground in the month of November is held a fair called Osians fair. In the latter part of the month Nov. when the nights are getting long this fair starts about 10 PM and continues for 3 nights. On the first night before the fair starts the soft Lullaby of the harp is wafted over the waters of Lock na mná óg a single harper playing the Plaintive love songs of the Gael. Afterwards is heard a trooping and the fair begins the first night is devouted to the sale of young(continues on next page)
