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School: Páirc na Rian (C.), Rampark, Jenkinstown (roll number 4882)

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Rampark, Co. Louth
Teacher:
M. Ní Fhlannagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0660, Page 198

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  1. Hidden Treasure of Penal Law Period

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    A legend which is still preserved in this part of the district is that of a treasure which is supposed to be hidden somewhere in the grave-yard of Newtown, Mountbagnal.
    During the early part of the eighteenth century when the Penal Laws were in existance the priests were forbidden to say mass in the churches and the only thing they could do therefore was offer up the mass in secret places among the hills or in the
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Blaineadh Ní Fionnáin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs White
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    76
    Address
    Piedmont, Co. Louth