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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0802, Page 076

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  2. Hidden Treasure of Morett

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    It was supposed that gold was hidden in the underground cellars of Morett castle and one day two men made a bet as to which of them would go down and get the gold. One of them got a revolver and went down and as he saw a black cat sitting on the chest. He fired once or twice but to his amazement
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brigid Ní hEidhneáin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Doire an Bhile, Co. Uíbh Fhailí
    Informant
    Michael Mangan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baile Mhuiris, Co. Laoise