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School: Monaghan (Clochar Lughaidh) (roll number 359)

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Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Sr. Irín
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  1. A Hidden Treasure

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    There is supposed to be a treasure hidden in an old fort or rath in the townland of Ballagh. This place was supposed to be visited by some unknown person who burned candles for a whole night in search of this valuable treasure. People of this district are afraid to venture to tear up the spot as it was supposed to be the home of the fairies and for this reason it is kept intact as it said the good people would bring bad luck on those that interfered with their surroundings.
    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
    Mary Mc Guinness
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballagh, Co. Monaghan
    Informant
    Mr Mc Guinness
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Ballagh, Co. Monaghan