School: Graigue, Cill Dairbhe (roll number 4124)
- Location:
- Graigue, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Mícheál Ó Lionacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0375, Page 003
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- (continued from previous page)they had dug down a good many feet. One of the explorers said he felt the cold perspiration on his brow. All the other members of the party became nervous. So they decided to abandon the treasure hunting. This treasure is said to have been hidden by the Danes.
- A crock of gold is hidden in one of Michael Magnier's fields in Ballyvesteen, Kildorrery, Co. Cork. Attempts were made by Paddy Collins, Michael Walsh, Thomas Fenton, and Michael Magnier to find it but when they came to the spot they became afraid. They made a second attempt, but Mrs. Magnier stopped them. The last attempt was made about two years ago. Three weazels guard the treasure. Lights have never been seen where the treasure(continues on next page)
- Collector
- William Fitzgibbon
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ballyvisteen, Co. Cork
- Informant
- Michael Fitzgibbon
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 43
- Address
- Ballyvisteen, Co. Cork
