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School: Glynn (C.) (roll number 4602)

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An Gleann, Co. Loch Garman
Teacher:
Maighréad Ní Giolla Eoin
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    At Killurin on the left bank of the river Slaney, is situated an old castle, which was built by the Danes years upon years ago.
    Age, and the strain of years are beginning to tell on it.
    The walls are crumbling away and the ivy has taken root in the little crevices. But, inside those walls there is supposed to be a hidden treasure.
    Tradition tells us that a crock of gold is buried in a certain room of the castle and that if a person were there at midnight he would see a soldier who would offer him a sword to fight him with, and who-ever gets the upper hand, takes the gold. My opinion is, that if
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    1. seánra
      1. creidiúint (~391)
        1. creidiúint choiteann (~2,535)
          1. ór i bhfolach (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen O' Leary
    Gender
    Female