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School: Sheanmore (roll number 16197)

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  1. The Hidden Treasure in Shranamona

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    It is supposed that there is a hidden treasure in Shranamonragh. It is in Thomas Gallaghers land It is said that there is a serpent guarding the gold. Many people tried to get the treasure but they never succeeded. Some who tried it saw a serpent watching it, and they were not able to bring it that time. Some time after that the came again and they succeeded in getting the gold and they brought it with them. But a serpent followed them and they had to return again with the gold. Others who tried got frightened. The ground shook under them and they got weak. They went away without getting the gold. It is said that a few years ago some
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Srahnamanragh, Co. Mayo
    Collector
    Patrick O Hora
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr Harry O Hora
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Bellagarvaun, Co. Mayo