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School: Glenderry (roll number 10403)

Location:
Glenderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Peadar Ó Gleathbhúir
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  1. A Hidden Treasure (continued)

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    There is a hidden treasure in the form of a golden pig and Bonhams hidden in the lawn field near the castle of Balllyheigue. Long ago when the wars were in Ireland a ship came in to the bay.
    The ship was wrecked, the sailors came up to the castle, and one of them remained outside. While the others were inside he buried the gold in the lawn.
    People went there long ago and they were hunted from it, and again they went armed and they were hunted
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Gaynor
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Thomas Gaynor
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    42
    Address
    Glenderry, Co. Kerry