School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Bun an tSábhairne, Corcaigh

Location:
Crosshaven, Co. Cork
Teacher:
An tSr. Caitríona
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  1. In the wood at Coolmore, Currabinny, Crosshaven, Co. Cork, there were fishermen's cottages on the banks of the river, which are now in ruins.
    One day, a fisherman came out of his house. On the strand and not far away something flashed.
    He walked without a sound up to the object, and was most surprised to see a rat, and beside him a slab of gold glittering in the sun.
    The man caught up a large stone and hit the rat and
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    2. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Miss Betty Daly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Curraghbinny, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mrs M. Kearney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Curraghbinny, Co. Cork