School: Gleann an Dúin - Prison (roll number 17042)

Location:
Prison East, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire A. Ní Dhocartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0095C, Page 16_002

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    he would capture her if possible. He visited the place next evening and on several occassion without success but luck came at last. One evening while walking by the shore he found at first what seemed to be like a piece of rag or cloth but on closer inspection proved to be a lady's net, so putting the net in his pocket he turned to go home-wards when he was startled by a voice behind him saying "Please Sir come back with my net" and on turning around
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. mermaids (~305)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Kearns
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Prison North, Co. Mayo