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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Lic Snámha (roll number 11849)

Location:
Lixnaw, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An tSr. Gabriel
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    Hidden Treasures
    Many old people say that there is a treasure hidden in Ballinageragh. It was placed under a mound of earth near the Blessed Well by the Friars. It is supposed to be a large crock of gold. The Friars hid it there because they were afraid that the Danes would came and take it from them.
    Tradition says that a hound of enormous size guards the treasure at night. Many attempts were made to dig up the gold but the treasure seekers were driven away by a hound. Of late no one has exerted himself.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Joan Hartnett
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballynageragh, Co. Kerry