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School: Belcarra (Buachaillí)

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Ballycarra, Co. Mayo
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0094, Page 358

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  1. Loch na mBreach gCaoch

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    Loch na mBreac Caoch is a small lake situated between the town land of 0 Knockmore and Balla. It is very small but it is supposed to have no bottom. A large Eel dwells in the lake called a Master Eel. It is believed that he could turn himself into any form of animal. Old people have seen the Eel come on Knockmore hills grazing in the form of a calf, pig or donkey. Others have seen him put his tail in his mouth and whistle loud enough to be heard for miles around. Up to the present no fishing is done in that lake as people say it is not lucky to interfere with it in any way.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Mac Donnell
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinlassa, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Patrick Mac Donnell
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    40