(gan teideal) “Many years ago the mermaid always foretold a drowning by appearing on the shores of "Lough na Lábé" which is situated in the townland of Threen.” CBÉS 0236 Maureen Conway, Mr J. Hannon Tras-scríbhinn
(gan teideal) “It is said that there is a mermaid in Lough Key and that she was seen on several occasions long ago sitting on the shore combing her hair before a drowning occurred in Lough Key.” CBÉS 0236 Maureen Conway, Mrs Kielty Tras-scríbhinn
(gan teideal) “Long ago there was supposed to be a leipreachán living in Annagh, a district which adjoins my district.” CBÉS 0236 Aine O' Keeffe, Miss Elizabeth Mc Dermottroe Tras-scríbhinn
(gan teideal) “The was supposed to be a mermaid living in Lough Key. Long ago she could be seen sitting on a rock on the shore, every day, combing her lovely, long, fair curly hair, but if she saw any human being coming near she would dive into the water again.” CBÉS 0236 Aine O' Keeffe, Mrs K. O' Keeffe Tras-scríbhinn
(gan teideal) “Long, long years ago the leipreachán was supposed to be seen in a...” CBÉS 0236 Aine O' Keeffe, J. Hannon Tras-scríbhinn
Superstitions “When a person cuts his hair he should not burn it or he will have to pick it out of the fire on the last day.” CBÉS 0236 Aine O' Keeffe, Mrs B. Carney Tras-scríbhinn
Severe Weather “Many snow, rain and thunder storms occurred, but there are a few in particular whose dates shall always be remembered.” CBÉS 0236 Aine O' Keeffe, Miss Elizabeth Mc Dermott Tras-scríbhinn