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School: Dromad (roll number 16781)

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Drumod, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Millicent "Nuabhroinn"
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  1. A Story

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    There is a mound in a field near the Shannon in Derrycarne and it is said that who ever digs in it he will find a pot of gold. The mound is protected by a wizard who lives in Derrycarne house.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    2. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Susan Crowe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumod Beg, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    James Crowe
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drumod Beg, Co. Leitrim

  2. A Story

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    There is a field in blooncolry and it is said that who ever goes into it after dark the fairies will lead him astray and he will be there until morning.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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