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Caoránach

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Caoránach, Keeronagh. Name given to the monster banished to Lough Derg (Co. Donegal) by St Patrick. Perceived as female, she was said to be the mother of demons or devils. See also MUIRDRIS; OILLIPHÉIST.

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