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School: Bloomfield (roll number 10382)

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Lavally, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Seosamh Ó Cathasaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0179, Page 185

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    A golden treasure is hidden in Sheridans Bray in the townland of Lavally beside a whitethorn bush. An eel is minding this treasure and he goes to the water at mid day to drink. At this time the treasure is unguarded. Three of the same nae must lift it. My grand uncle dreamt of it twice before he died.
    There is a hidden treasure on Rougham hill beside a whitethorn bush in the townland of Rougham. A one eyed eel is minding this treasure and goes to Tunnagh Lough every seven years for a drink. Anyone wishing to get the gold must first kill the eel by striking him with a black handled knife.
    My father told me this.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Clancy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lavally, Co. Sligo