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    and nobody knew where the treasure was left but it is between Quin Abbey and Knopogue Castle.
    The bell of Quin Abbey is hidden in the river. The bell is weighted with lead, because it is said that when thunder comes the bell would ring if it was not covered with lead.
    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
    Lily Gaffney
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Jimmy Sammon
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    25
    Address
    Quin, Co. Clare