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School: Moyderwell Convent of Mercy (roll number 13530)

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0441, Page 292

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    One of the extremeties of the parish of abbedowny is called brolta. In former times this part of the parish was owned by landlords by the name of Lyntheman.
    One of the family happened to be goning abroad and the house was being closed. This man collected the family valuables and helped by a man, servant, buried them in a corner of the grounds. When this was completed he asked his assistant if he could remain and guard the valuables until his return. The unsuspecting servant said that he would. Whenever his master drew out his revolver and shot him, afterwards bringing him near the treasure.
    The master went abroad, but never returned, and, thereforem it is said that the servants spirit is still faithfully guards the treasure
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen O' Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Boherroe, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    John O' Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Boherroe, Co. Kerry