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School: Cruachán, An Sciobairín

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Crookhaven, Co. Cork
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Saidhbhín Ní Bhoidbléir
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    lough a short distance north of Crookhaven. Long ago it was seen in different shapes. St. Patrick banished him into the lake when he came to Ireland on a May evening. On every seventh May evening he is supposed to be seen near the lake. Attempts were not made to capture him as the people were afraid to go near him.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Sullivan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Arduslough, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mr Denis Sullivan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Arduslough, Co. Cork