School: Teamhair, Áth Treasna
- Location:
- Taur, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Dd. Ó Súillleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0351, Page 437
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- This treasure is supposed to be hidden in
Mr Thos Horgan's land of Glounamuckla,
Parish of Clonfert, Barony of Duhallow. Co. Cork
This field is situated near the river flowing
through the farm, and is called at the present
time "Inch McCoy." This was supposed to be the
name of the man who hid the Treasure.
It is supposed to be hidden by a man, named
McCoy, who was an outlaw, being pursued, it is
believed, he hid it there.
James Pigott of Glounamuckla, an old man
who died about eighteen years ago, dreamt of
this treasure several times, it is said, he often
searched for it, but in vain.
On one occasion it is related that he communicate
his knowledge, to a neighbouring farmer named
Timothy OConnell, who accompanied him in the
search, but in vain, the treasure was not
discovered(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Mary B. Lane
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Glennamucklagh East, Co. Cork
