School: Leac Snámha (B.) (roll number 10957)
- Location:
- Lixnaw, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Dáithí. B. Ó Duilleáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0411, Page 045
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- It is said that a crock of gold was hidden somewhere near the Monument in Lixnaw long ago. The Monument stands on elevated ground in a field now owned by Mr. Walsh in the townland of Lixnaw. It was built during the reign of the Fitzmaurices who were Earls of Lixnaw long ago.
No one knows who hid it where but it is thought that someone who was pursued by robbers hid it there in haste. It is said that members of a certain family named Behan went in search of this money and were unsuccessful several times, being driven away by a furious bull.
They persevered in digging and it is commonly thought that they eventually found it. It is said that one member of this family ruined his health by being continually out at night looking for the treasure and that he died as a result. This family lived in Ballintogher(continues on next page)
- Collector
- John Quilter
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ballyhennessy, Co. Kerry
- Informant
- Michael Dowling
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ballintogher, Co. Kerry
