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    “In the townland of Loughross is a pot of gold ...”

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    hard they worked it could not be removed and they were as far away from gold as ever.
    People say that from that time lights are seen about that place and a large black cat guards the hidden treasure.
    Story obtained from
    Brian Keany,
    Annagh,
    Glenfarne,
    Co. Leitrim
    Kathleen Keany,
    Annagh,
    Glenfarne,
    Co. Leitrim
    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
    Kathleen Keany
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Annagh, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Brian Keany
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Annagh, Co. Leitrim