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Mrs Shortall
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    from near and far would make an effort to unearth it.
    As it was hidden by a fugitive, fleeing from fleet pursuers it may not be far down in the earth. Nobody has seen anything queer on this hill, though it is said that Collier's ghost guards the treasure at night. Someday he may allow a poor person have it as it was for the poor of north Co. Dublin that he robbed the money.
    Written by: Betty Farrell, Balheary
    Told by: Christopher Sheridan, Ballyboughal
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Betty Farrell
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Balheary, Co. Dublin
    Informant
    Christopher Sheridan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyboghil, Co. Dublin