School: An Clochar, Baile Mhic Ealgóid, Tráighlí

Location:
Ballymacelligott, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Conchobhair
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    of Maglass sixty or more years ago. The attempts made were futile and thus Mother Earth possesses unknown treasures at Maglass. Lights used to be seen in the vicinity many years ago, but none are seen presently.
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  2. 3. There are the remains of an old castle in Boyles Mountain North of Glennageenty and midway between Castleisland +Listowel. It is said that there is gold hidden under a whitethorn bush which grows near the ruins. It is said that Seán Taidhg Óg Sullivan searched for it on one occasion. He saw something that frightened him. No attempt has been made ever since. He lived
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James O Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Glanageenty, Co. Kerry