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School: Coradh Chaitlín (C.)

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Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Eibhlin, Bean Mhic Conmara
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0598, Page 369

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  1. Where Gold is Believed to Be Hidden in the Neighbourhood - Caherbane

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    (6) Caherbane
    Out near Caherbane there is a place called the valley of the black pig. Long ago the old people used to hide their gold there in large quantities. This night three men went digging for the gold. They were very near the gold when a fierce animal with chains came on the scene roaring. They had to leave their picks and shovels there and run away or they would be killed. The next day they came and the hole was covered. The next night they tried but the same animal came. There is gold in that place since.
    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)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr John Fox
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare