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School: Cnoc an Aifrinn (Masshill) (roll number 16016)

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Masshill, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Máiréad Ní Ghallchobhair
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  1. The Hidden Treasure of the Giant's Grave

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    There are many wonderful things to be seen in Masshill. Near our house is the Giant's Grave. It is situated in "Carraig Wood on the side of the mountain known as "Tuighe Buidhe" to the left of the road leading to Dromore West. It is said that a pot of gold is buried with him under the great flag which marks the grave. A short distance away is the Giant's Well from which he drank every day.
    Many people have tried to lift the flag but could not stir it.

    This account was given by Michael Laying and was related to him by his father, also Michael Layng of Masshill, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo. Age- 50, farmer, was born and reared in this place.
    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
    Michael Layng
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Michael Layng
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Masshill, Co. Sligo