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School: Naomh Colmcille (roll number 16047)

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Aghamore, Co. Mayo
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Aindrias Mac Aodhagáin
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  1. Local Folklore - Hidden Treasure

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    The Treasure was hidden in a field in the village of Carrowneden. The name of the field in which it was found is called Peggies Hill. It was a silver coin, and the value of it was a shilling.
    It was thousands of years old.
    It was found five years ago, by a man called Michael Mulkeen.
    A few nights before he got it there were lights seen in the field.
    The treasure was hidden
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Killeen
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrowneden, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mr Michael Mulkeen
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrowneden, Co. Mayo