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School: Rathanna, Borris

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Rathanna, Co. Carlow
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D. Eustace
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0904, Page 210

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  1. Buried Treasure in Cranagh

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    It is believed by the people of Cranagh that there are many hidden treasures in that district but one in particular which it is expected will never be unearthed. This treasure is buried at the back of a house owned by Mr Murphy. Several fruitless efforts have been made to unearth it, because the owners of the house think that they own it and that they a right to it. This treasure was hidden there hundreds of years ago by fleeing emigrants who expected to but never did return. One day Mr Murphy met a stranger who gave him many details concerning this treasure. This stranger was a fortune teller who told Mr Murphy that if he did as he was directed he would be a very rich man within a few days. He was told to dig at night time in a certain spot at the back of his house. This place were marked by a small skeough. He did so and his spade soon came in contact with a stone. He
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    Folktales index
    AT1525: The Master Thief
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kevin Mc Donald
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killedmond, Co. Carlow
    Informant
    Mr Thomas Leech
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Killedmond, Co. Carlow