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1. The Great Worm of the Shannon (continued)

   

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   noise of the pipes was too much for it and it had to throw him up again. Then it had to work hard again and make up for the time he had lost for it was afraid of that good and powerful man that was to come. The great Worm went on well until it came to a place which is now known as Lough Derg. There all the venomous serpents were gathered and they gave it battle. Some of them went in front and others behind it and some of them cut holes in its belly so that they might thrust it though. Such cutting and scalping and tearing was never seen before ans likely never will. They left the dry earth wet and the wet earth dry and rocks and stones were left flying though the air as quick as lightening.

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      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
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   Language

   English

   Collector

   John Mc Weeney

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Dromore, Co. Leitrim