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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0687, Page 148

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  1. Hidden Treasure in the Raheen or Moat of Kilcarn

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    There is a crock of gold supposed to be buried in the Raheen.
    Three grey hounds are supposed to be guarding it. Some man was told that if he would get 3 lbs of bacon, and throw it to the dogs it would keep them engaged while he would be getting the gold.
    He hadnt the nerve to carry out this advice so the treasure is there yet.
    People in this neighbourhood wouldnt cross that Raheen after dark for the 1st prize in the Sweep.
    James Keating a Kilcarne man often asserted that he was lights going from this Raheen to Skryne.
    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
    Informant
    Mrs Fitzparick
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilcarn, Co. Meath