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School: Lisnafunchin, Castlecomer (roll number 16230)

Location:
Lisnafunshin, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Ml. Ó Riagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0864, Page 012

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  1. "The Money Hole"

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    In a triangular field in Damerstown there is a hidden treasure. There was a river flowing by the field and a scrub up over it. By whom or why the treasure was hidden is not known; it is supposed to be gold of great value. There was in the parish at that time a poor priest and he needed money badly. One night the priest told twelve men to dig for the treasure and not to speak. When they began to dig they heard a roar. One of the men spoke and the hole was closed and the treasure was never found.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Edward Lawless
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Newtown, Co. Kilkenny