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School: Clonalvy

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Clonalvy, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Mhurchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0685, Page 153

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    Davidstown Lios
    Davidstown lios is situated on the Davidstown road, adjacent to the hill of the Grange. Near the gate there is a circle about two yards in circumference and in the centre of this circle there is a hollow with a large flag-stone inside. Under this stone there is said to be buried treasure, the rent of Ireland for seven years. When the Danes buried this money one of them swore he would guard the money for ever and ever. The Danes then killed the guardian and buried him
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Thomas Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    75
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Mooretown, Co. Meath