School: Anach (roll number 13630)
- Location:
- Annagh, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Bean Uí Bhanáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0182, Page 340
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- A man named "Regan" dreamt of a treasure that was beside a willow tree some place near Ballyfarnon.He also dreamt that a man named "Sheerin" was to help him dig for the treasureHe dreamt for three nights in succession. He also dreamt that there was a flag over it. He was supposed to cut a rod from the willow tree and strike the flag three times with it. Then the spell was supposed to be broken.Regan told what he dreamt to "Sheerin" and "Sheerin" said that he dreamt the very same thing. They arranged a day to go and dig for the treasure.They reached the place, and started digging beside the willow tree. Soon they came to the [?]. "Regan" cut the rod and struck the flag twice and as he was about to strike it the third time he fainted. He was brought home and after a while he died.Another man named "Devine" had a conversation about the cause of Regan's death. "Sheerin" explained the secret to DevineDevine said when the man(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Norah Davey
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ballindoon, Co. Sligo
- Informant
- Mrs P. Davey
- Relation
- Parent
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ballindoon, Co. Sligo
