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School: Islandanny (roll number 5748/9)

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Rea, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Chatháin
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  1. Hidden Treasure - Dominick's Cave

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    In a cliff which uses about 30 ft over the River Feale, in the lands of the Fitzmaurice of Kilcara there is a cave which is known locally as "Dominicks Cave". This cave was for many years the home of a high way man named Dominick.
    The cave is almost inaccessible as the aperture is situated mid way in the cliff fifteen feet over the water of the Feale and in or about 15 ft from the top of the cliff. The opening is now covered over with briars and brush wood and is
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máighreud Ní Conchubhair
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Múinteoir
    Address
    Rea, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mr O Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Duagh, Co. Kerry