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School: An Bealach, Crosaire an Ghúlaigh (roll number 1131)

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Ballagh, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Diarmuid Mac Fhloinn
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    (1) There is said to be gold hidden in a field near Coill Ruadh (Coolrua) quarry. It was placed there by the Dwyers of Kilnamanagh at the time Cromwell invaded the castle. This well was opened by the sappers but a soldier appeared to them. There is gold and silver hidden in this well but the supposed amount of money is not known because when the Dwyers were burying the money
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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
    Máire Ní Chéirín
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr Din Hayes
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballagh, Co. Tipperary