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School: Scropul, Mullach (roll number 8241)

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Drummin, Co. Clare
Teacher:
M. Ó Callanáin
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    A Story.
    In olden times there wasw a serpent in Scattery Island which is situated in the river Shannon outside Kilrush.The serpent was devouring all the fish he could come up to.So Saint Senan was sent him from that island to Doolough Lake and every place he rested until he came to Doolough lake there is a lake.He has to remain in Doolough for ever and live on one trout and a half a day.
    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
    Charles Mc Carthy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrownagry South, Co. Clare
    Informant
    James Mc Carthy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    45
    Address
    Carrownagry South, Co. Clare