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School: Gort na Léime (roll number 13012)

Location:
Gortaleam, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Liam Ó Ceallaigh
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    said to Seán. What do you want here. Seán said, "Tell me where a crock of gold is hidden. He tried every trick to get away but he couldn't succeed at first. But the little man said at last, mind that the big black dog behind you that he does not bite you. Seán replied. I will mind myself but you get my money. Sean looked behind him, not thinking what he was doing. He looked back but alas the little man was dissappeared. Seán was a very broken hearted man. He muttered to himself. It is better to earn a little money that to get a big load of money handy.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Julia Murphy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Lomaunaghbaun, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Patrick Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lomaunaghbaun, Co. Galway