School: Cora Caitlín (B.)
- Location:
- Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare
- Teacher: P. Mac Conmara
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0599, Page 007
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- Where gold is believed to be hidden in the neighborhood.There are many places where gold is hidden. Here are one or two which I will relate to you.(1) Mona Fola Bog.In this bog there is a pot of gold. It is in one of the holes in the bog. It is said to be in a round tin and consists of gold ornaments.It was thrown into the hold by a rich man who was to be killed. The exact spot is not given, The man who threw it in was overtaken by his enemies, They went after him to get the gold but before they caught him the gold was hidden.His servants told the story to the people. They tried to get the gold but failed. It was only searched for once. The people when searching heard weird noises and saw queer light.(continues on next page)
- Informant
- John Lynch
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 66
- Address
- Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare
