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School: The Rower (C.), Inistioge (roll number 15161)

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The Rower, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Labhaoise Nic Liam
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0847, Page 206

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    “In St. Moling's monastery there is a hidden treasure in one of the old walls.”

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    Following story told by Michael Grace, Raheenduff, The Rower.

    In St Moling's monastery there is a hidden treasure in one of the old walls. Many years ago a grave was opened for an old man from the parish. The men who were opening the grave saw a stone box. There was a ring made of iron for holding holy water about three feet below the clay. A wise old man was looking on and said that if they should open a grave on the other side they would get the treasure but the men being afraid said they would do what they were asked and
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Grace
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Raheenduff, Co. Kilkenny