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1. Legend of the Lake of Loughrea

   

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   The lake of Loughrea lies to the north-east of its neat little town. This town derives its name "Loc Riac", from its pretty grey lake. Although the lake appears small, it is believed to be five miles in circumference, and to cover twelve hundred and twenty acres of land. there is a legend about the lake which is interesting to those who live near.
   Some years ago, the people of Loughrea, especially those who dwelt near the lake used to hear horses galloping round the lake when midnight came. A certain man heard of the mysterious galloping, so one night he remained up, and continually watched the lake until the horses came round. The man jumped at one of the horses, and wonderfully enough he succeeded in catching him. He did not know what to do, so he went to an old witch to inform her of what had happened. She ordered the man to keep the fairy horse stabled for one full year and one full day. The man obeyed, and the races of Knockbarren were drawing near. However, the horse had remained a year indoors, but the day was not up by the time the races were at hand. The man boasted about the horse, and the good job he made of him, and feeling sure of winning, he took him to the race-course. The horse was very wild, and swift, and on this account, the majority of the people were admiring, and wondering at the noble animal. The first race was about to begin, and the horses were galloping

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   Language

   English

   Collector

   Kathleen Shiel

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   13