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School: Ardfinnan (B.), Cahir (roll number 16077)

Location:
Ardfinnan, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
W. J. Nugent
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    There is gold supposed to to be hidden at Ruska Castle, Cahir, Co. Tipperary.
    Attempts have been made by the former owner, Mr. Burke and his men to unearth the hidden treasure. While they were digging, a wild bull came and hunted them away.
    The buried treasure consists of a large pot of gold which is supposed to be guarded by a wild bull.
    There is another story about this treasure.
    One evening Mr. Burke's men went digging for gold without Mr. Burke knowing it.
    After a long time digging they met a big flag, they were trying to get it up when Mr. Burke came. They threw the clay
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Cleary
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Roosca (Miles), Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    James Cleary
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 54
    Address
    Roosca (Miles), Co. Tipperary