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School: Naomh Colmcille (roll number 16047)

Location:
Aghamore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Mac Aodhagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0112, Page 171

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  1. Local Folklore - Hidden Treasure

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    The treasure is hidden in the village in a field called Garraidh a mór. A giant who is buried higher up the fields is supposed to have put it there. The treasure is a pot of gold.
    One night all the people of the village dreamt of it. They saw bright lights around the place. They also dreamt that three serpents were guarding the gold.
    Three lives were to be lost in getting the gold. On that account no
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Folliard
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Folliard
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo