School: Naas (Christan Bros.) (roll number 16708)

Location:
Naas, Co. Kildare
Teachers:
T. Ó Neachtain S. Ó Súilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0776, Page 289

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  1. A treasure is supposed to be hidden under a big upright stone at Punchestown. This treasure is supposed to have been put there by a company of men in Cromwell's time. They expected to come back again to get it, but they were all killed by the soldiers.
    This treasure is supposed to be of great value. but the "Board of Works" will not allow any one to dig for it, as they want the stone preserved.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Dodds
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    New Row, Co. Kildare
    Informant
    Mrs Tighe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    New Row, Co. Kildare