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School: Díseart, Droichead Átha (roll number 1434)

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Dysart, Co. Louth
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M. Ní Ailpín
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    There is supposed to be a treasure hidden in the moat of rath, in the townland of Rath Drummion in the parish of Walshestown in the County of Louth.
    It was placed by the fairies, because they did not want any one to get it on them.
    Some years ago attempts were made to get it by men from out side Drogheda, but with no success.
    It is supposed to be a crock of gold.
    A man called Pat Butterly saw lights, and was sure that it was carried by the fairies.
    I got this story from my father.
    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
    Detta Campbell
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Rathdrumin, Co. Louth