School: Lios Béalad, Dún Mánmhaí (roll number 11715)

Location:
Lisbealad, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Conchobhar Ó Héigcearrtaigh
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    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Casey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lettergorman, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mr Thomas Deane
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lettergorman, Co. Cork
  2. A treasure is supposed to be hidden in the townland of Kilronan. It is not known who placed there. No attempts have ever been made to dig it up. The buried treasure consists of Gold. There are no animals or supernatural guardians supposed to be safeguarding this hidden treasure. No lights have ever been seen there.
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