De Metalman

n.

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A huge metal statue of a man on a massive erection at Newtown head, Tramore bay. Legend has it, on stormy nights he chants: "Keep out! Keep out! Good ships from me! For I am the rock of misery!" It is said that if you hop on one foot around the Metalman three times you will be married within the year.

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Lawrence Muck

A thousand welcomes, as the natives say. Would you like me to translate 'De Metalman' in use for you?

It is said that if one hops around the Metalman three times, one shall be married within the year.

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