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School: An Cheapach, Askeaton

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An Cheapach, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Henry Mulligan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0502, Page 003

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    In the lands of the Cahills of Callow half a mile from my home, there is supposed to be a pot of gold hidden. There is also a castle, situated in the lands, which was occupied by the Danes, hundreds and hundreds of years ago. There is a path, from the castle, out to the road, and also two iron gates. It is said that it was the Danes, that hid it, between those two gates, for safety, when the castle was attacked. This castle, has gone to ruin now.
    It is to be discovered by a working man, carting with a grey horse, on this path. The man's attention, will be drawn, by the crash of the
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. creidiúint (~391)
        1. creidiúint choiteann (~2,535)
          1. ór i bhfolach (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nellie Cregan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baile an Bhiaraic, Co. Luimnigh
    Informant
    Michael Shaughnessy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Calbhach, Co. Luimnigh