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School: An Cluainín Uí Ruairc (C.) (roll number 10945)

Location:
Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Charlotte G. Dillon
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0197, Page 057

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    It has been said that Benbo is "twice richer than all the rest of Ireland". This saying had its origins in the belief that the mountain contained a gold mine. It was also said that in the small lake at the top of the mountain a great treasure lies hidden. The lake is said to be enchanted and the treasure guarded by a cat. Copper was mined at Shanvas on the Northern slope of Benbo not so many years ago, and the supposed gold mine is said to run eastward from this point at a great depth.
    The herds minding sheep on the mountain were called Lords Benbo.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Benbo, Co. Leitrim
    Collector
    E. Leonard