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In Irish legend, this is the monstrous black bird which was banished by St Patrick to the waters of Lough Derg to live upon the miserable and penitential island that is known as St Patrick’s Purgatory. Hundreds of pilgrims come to this island every year to pray outside in the rain, endure cold winds and undergo a complete fast in order to purge their sins. Whether they encounter the Cornu is not reported, though after three days of only water to drink, it would not be surprising if their inner sight was stimulated to see any number of magical creatures.