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School: Cilltighearnáin/Kiltiernan (roll number 11812)

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Kiltiernan West, Co. Galway
Teacher:
S. Ó Beirn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0033C, Page 01_020

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  1. A Story of Gold

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    One time a man maned O'Connor was told by a "neach", that there was gold hidden in John Shiel's field that is opposite where the Mantoes previously lived. He was told also to bring old Tierney with him and that he would get the gold.
    The man knew that if he brought old Tierney with him, he would have to give half of the fold to him. He knew
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ciaran Ó' Beirn
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mike Shiel
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    62
    Address
    Castletaylor South, Co. Galway