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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0794, Page 370

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    “There is an old legend told by the people of the localities of Rathcoole and Newcastle that during the rebellion of 1641...”

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    This story was told to BRENDAN CASEY of BLACKCHURCH INN CO DUBLIN 29TH October 1937
    There is an old legend told by the people of the localities of Rathcoole and Newcastle that during the rebellion of 1641, Maguire the leader of the Co Dublin rebels hearing of the approach of the English troops, buried all the treasure which he and his army possessed. The treasure is believed to be buried half-way between Rathcoole and Newcastle. It is also rumoured that on the night of October 23rd a body of ghosts came from the direction of Newcastle and start digging for the treasure. One night they were seen by a man who shouted loudly whereupon they all disappeared under the ground.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
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      1. historical periods by name (~25)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brendan Casey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Steelstown, Co. Dublin