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School: Foxrock, Ballacolla (roll number 15562)

Location:
An Chloch, Co. Laoise
Teacher:
M. Bevans
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0830, Page 005

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  1. The Townland of Middlemount

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    In Middlemount many years ago there was hidden a large amount of money. Some years ago men, supposed to have been from Thurles, came about midnight to a certain spot in Middlemount. They had dreamt three nights that gold was to be found there. Digging for a time they struck a square flag. With excitement one of the men shouted "We have it." At that moment they heard a great noise resembling the rattle of chains. Looking up, they saw a horse galloping towards them with great speed. Without losing much time, these men got into their car and left the spot. Nothing was ever heard of these men after.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Joseph Duggan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baile an Ghróntaigh, Co. Laoise
    Informant
    Mr William Duggan
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    55
    Address
    Baile an Ghróntaigh, Co. Laoise