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  1. A Hidden Treasure

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    There is a pot of gold hidden under a holly tree on an island in Gartan Lake. This now belongs to Mr. Forrest and is called Laboured Island. It is believed that it was Godfrey O'Donnell put it there, as he had a large castle on this island.
    The ruins are not to be seen as the stones were taken for the building of Lough Veagh House which belongs to Mrs. Johnson. Nobody ever tried to get the gold, because it is said that if he does, the water will rise and drown him before he gets out of the island.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    David Bovaird
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrowtrasna, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    James Forrest
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Roshin, Co. Donegal