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    They got a shovel and a spade and started to dig. They were not long digging till they came on an old rusty box. When they opened it it was the hidden treasure.
    Seaghan got the money and not only made himself rich but his friend also. he went back to the old farm-house and built it up again. Seaghan and his friend lived happy for the rest of their lives.
    Pupil's name: John McGill
    Address: Kinnycally, St Johnston
    Age 13 yrs
    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
    John Mc Gill
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Address
    Kinnacally, Co. Donegal