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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0974, Page 139

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    Hidden Treasure
    In the fort in Drumullig (Marron's) there is said to be a pot of gold hidden by the Danes. Old Tom Wilson (a neighbour, now dead some years) dreamed 3 nights in succession of it. It was supposed to be got after 3 such dreams provided certain conditions were observed. Old Tom decided to try for it. Not less than 3 men were to go dig for it, & they were to have candles lit, & there was to be a death in the family of one of the men previous to digging.
    Anyhow, 3 men went to dig, but after a while their nerves failed & they ran away.
    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
    Margaret Gumley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Daggan, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Francis Gumley
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Daggan, Co. Cavan