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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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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410, Page 227

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vault and saw the cats who rushed at them like tigers. The police took to flight and never after did they interfere with the "Wild Cat Hall" as it was called for years after.

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Hidden Treasures

Some people say that there are treasures hidden in one of the old churches a short distance from Lixnaw. They are supposed to be gold vessels and were hidden by the monks because they were afraid that the Danes would come and take them. It is said that four

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Informant
Joan Hartnett
Gender
female
Address
Ballynageragh, Co. Kerry
Language
English