School: Skerries (St. Patrick's : Boys) (roll number 16332)
- Location:
- Skerries, Co. Dublin
- Teacher: T. Mc Namee
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Old Story.
Skerries Co. Dublin.Hundred of years ago it was said there lived in Lock Dearg a terrible monster. Many a brave hero was killed trying to conquer it. But one Knight said he would not eat a bite till he killed it. So he went forth in his armour to the shore of Loch Dearg. There a terrific battle took place which raged for several hours. But at last the knight gave the monster a blow and severed its head from its shoulders. It is said that the lake went red with blood, and(continues on next page)- Collector
- John Fox
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Skerries, Co. Dublin
- Informant
- James Grimes
- Relation
- Grandparent
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 65
- Address
- Skerries, Co. Dublin