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School: Portlaoighse (Convent) (roll number 13386)

Location:
Port Laoise, Co. Laoise
Teacher:
Sr Treasa
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    but when found they usually consists of church vessels or ancient household vessels. In the Aran Islands many household goods have been found, while swords and knives used in the Bronze Age have been found in the bogs.
    There is supposed to be hidden gold ouot at Clonraher Castle and a small woman dressed in white and carrying a bag of gold has often been seen there lately.
    Most of the hidden treasures in Ireland that have been found are in the Museum and Trinity College in Dublin.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. creidiúint (~391)
        1. creidiúint choiteann (~2,535)
          1. ór i bhfolach (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maura Fitzsimons
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Port Laoise, Co. Laoise
    Informant
    Mr J. Fitzsimons
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Port Laoise, Co. Laoise