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School: Tarmon (roll number 13997)

Location:
An Tearmann, Co. Liatroma
Teacher:
P. Layden
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0205, Page 177

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    There is a crock of gold supposed to be hidden in a bog belonging to John Layden in the townland of Knockateen. Nobody knows the exact spot. It is guarded by an eel. It is said that the eel goes down to the Arigna river every day to wash himself and to take a drink and if the people knew the exact spot they would get the gold while the eel is away. It is said that a man in Sligo dreamt three nights after other about the gold. There were lights seen at the place several times. Nobody ever went to dig for it so the treasure remains still untouched.
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Dan Gralton
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    84
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Na Fálta, Co. Liatroma