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School: Swords (C.) (roll number 7339)

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    The Hidden Treasure
    8.11.37
    Situated on the Brackenstown Rd three miles from the village of Swords is an ancient moat where a much coveted treasure is supposed to be hidden.
    Faeries have often been seen on this famous moat and it is said that they have placed it here within reach of all human hands.
    Many attempts have been made to unearth this treasure by the neighbouring people but all proved in vain.
    Some people say it is a large piece of gold and other precious jewels that are buried deep down in the dark earth but no one can tell as none has ever been found.
    It is said at midnight if
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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
    Phyllis Kerrigan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    James Kerrigan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rathbeal, Co. Dublin