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The Caoránach of Lough Derg

Lough Derg, County Donegal

The mother of demons, killed by St Patrick, turning a lake red.

Legend says the Caoránach, mother of all demons, lived in Lough Derg. St Patrick fought her and killed her, and her blood turned the lake red, giving it its name: Loch Dearg, the Red Lake.

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When
Legend
Where
54.6130, -7.8760
Group
Dragons & monsters

Visiting

Pilgrimage boats run to Station Island in summer. The lake is near Pettigo.

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