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School: Seefin (B. & C.) (roll number 12874)

Location:
Seefin, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
James P. Byrne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0096G, Page 08_005

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  1. Folklore - A Hidden Pot of Gold

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    Four miles from Seefin School there is an old castle called Coolcun. The old people say that there is a pot of gold hidden in it. Once a man went into the castle and he had a hound with him. He saw a wich sitting down minding the pot of gold. The wich turned herself into a hare. The hound followed the hare and there was a great
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Joyce
    Gender
    Male