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School: Clochar Nuala, Dún na nGall (roll number 9389)

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1034, Page 9

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    For some years the late Mr. Adam Mc Clay had in his possession twenty five interesting coins. He found them on his farm about three miles outside Laghey. These coins were current in the reigns of Queen Elizabeth, King Charles I and James II. In size they varied from one shilling to a five shilling piece. The find was made during draining operations, some time ago. Tradition has it that at the time Red Hugh O'Donnell fled from Donegal Castle making his escape, his intention was to reach Pettigo Mountains. On the way he arrived at
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Dunlevy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Donegal, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mr Joe Mc Closkey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Donegal, Co. Donegal