(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