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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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    IV The Monument to the east of Lixnaw contains many secret passages. In one a treasure in the shape of lead is supposed to be hidden. The Fenians heard of this and were determined to use it as bullets. So 'Ceo bóthair', an eccentric gathered a number of cats and kept them there to frighten away all intruders. The Fenians had their guns there also when preparing for "The Rising" in 1867. One evening a party of police came from Listowel and went to raid the Monument. As they approached they heard a most unearthly wail and drawing nearer they looked down into a
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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