School: Rathnure (C.) (roll number 12480)
- Location:
- Rathnure Upper, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Cáit Ní Bholguidhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0900, Page 238
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- (continued from previous page)They set off with the pot and buried it about four feet from the surface, during the night when all the people were in bed. They put sods over the spot and it looked as if it never had been meddled with. When this was done they told the secret to Andy Whelan. Andy and John Howlett set off at night, armed with a spade and pick. They commenced digging, Down they dug until they reached the spot. "Here it is," shouted John. "I'll be made up for life". "Well." said Andy, "I expect some of it, if not, I won't dig any more or help you".
"To be sure," said John, "you must have your share". "What will you give me?" said Andy. Of course Andy knew it was only rubbish was in the pot. "A quarter of the money in the pot," said John. "Well done," said Andy, come on now and we(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Mr Thomas Blanche
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 68
- Address
- Garraun Upper, Co. Wexford
