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  1. The Story of an Enchanted Treasure

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    In the townland of Killadoran which is situated between Delvin and Drumcree there is a mound or fort called Cornúa. It was supposed in olden times that there was a fairie's castle in this fort. Beside it a family named Leavys lived, two old uncles and a nephew Micheál and Séamus were the two uncles names and Donnacdha the nephew. Each hallow E'en night Micheál the oldest would leave four plates of
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mairséal Ní Mhaoileóin
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Kilpatrick, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Séan Ó Maoileóin
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 50
    Address
    Kilpatrick, Co. Westmeath