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School: Naomh Colmcille (roll number 16047)

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Aghamore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Mac Aodhagáin
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  1. Local Folklore - Hidden Treasure

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    The treasure was hidden in the wood of Manann.
    Some rich man that was living in the wood was supposed to have it hidden there.
    One night a man that was living in the County Roscomman dreamt of it. Next day the man set off in search of it. He was searching all day but it was all in vain.
    The treasure is a pot of gold.
    A serpent is supposed to
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    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
    Teresa Follaird
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cartron, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs B. Waldron
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cartron, Co. Mayo