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The Muirdris of Dundrum Bay

Dundrum Bay, County Down

A sea monster that disfigured a king.

An old Irish tale tells of Fergus mac Léti, King of Ulster, who met a terrible sea monster, the Muirdris, in Loch Rudraige, now Dundrum Bay. Its sight twisted his face in terror.

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Where
54.2500, -5.8400
Group
Dragons & monsters

Visiting

Murlough beach, National Trust, looks across the bay to the Mourne Mountains.

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