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School: Tyrrellspass (C) (roll number 6040)

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Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Uí Chonduibh
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  1. A Local Happening (continued)

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    "you bought a farm" and she said we did. This farm was called Gilford. He said there is a cave in it and if ever anyone goes to open it let them not open it without a priest being present.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Local Gossip

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    There is a cave in Clonfad and it is said that there is an ass with no head in it and that he is minding pots of gold that there will be a life lost before the money will be found.
    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
    Maisie Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gneevebane, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mrs Glennon
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Guilford or Davidstown, Co. Westmeath