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School: Scoil Dhalláin Forgaill (roll number 16963)

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Kilclooney Beg, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
S. Ó Baoighill
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    striking such terror into him that he returned not to make a second effort.
    The story soon spread and 'wise' men shook their heads and said it was not good or lucky to interfere with fairies' dwellings.
    And so the treasure lies undisturbed in the bosom of mother earth.
    It was in the vicinity of this place that the "collar of gold" was found some years ago.
    Collected by Francis John Gallagher, Narin
    Date : 25.10.'37
    Got from Pat Fisher,Mullaghvey, Rosbeg.
    Aged 67
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Francis John Gallagher
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Naran, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Pat Fisher
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    67
    Address
    Rossbeg, Co. Donegal