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School: Garrangrena, Borrisoleigh (roll number 3282)

Location:
Garrangrena Upper, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Eibhlin, Bean Uí Chonghaile
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    by the sow. There is a pot of gold supposed to be buried in Garrangreena. It is said to be buried in Mr. English's field. The man who buried it lived there long ago, and the ruins of his house are to be seen in that field yet. His name was "Mile" Bourke. He was attacked one night by three men and killed and he is supposed to have buried his money in that field.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridget Hogan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Glenbreedy, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mrs Hogan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Glenbreedy, Co. Tipperary