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    Hidden Treasure
    12.11.1937
    Freany, another highway robber, is supposed to have hidden treasure in Blackstairs also-this treasure is guarded by a bewitched goat. He has a second den in Misery Rock near Waterford.
    One of his hoards was found by Mr Jim McDonald Skeough, wh is now a wealthy man.
    Above story told by Nora Joyce and Holly King. Borris.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    2. agents (~1)
      1. people
        1. robbers (~423)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Maureen Byrne
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Borris, Co. Carlow