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 230

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In the Monument not far from Lixnaw, there is a big flag near the door and for several generations there was a tradition that a box of diamonds were hidden there and that they belonged to one of the ladies who lived in the "Old Court" about 1643. One young man who had the name of being very courageous laid a wager that he would get the treasure

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Informant
Mrs T. Ahern
Gender
female
Age
60
Address
Ballynageragh, Co. Kerry
Language
English