School: Caitrín Naomhtha, Eachdhruim (roll number 14423)

Location:
Aughrim, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Ceocháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0029, Page 0205

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    bed-side, he told him of a huge sum of money that was hidden by himself. It was handed over to him by his grandfather years before. The money he hid would not be found until after his death. The son thanked him and said he would not forget him as long as he lived.
    In the meantime, the father died. The son went to the place where the father said he had found the money. The man was buried and the funeral was a lovely sight. For the rest of their lives they lived happy and merry, with beautiful cars and luxurious homes.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Mullen
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Newcastle, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Laurence Mullen
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Newcastle, Co. Galway