School: Cúlach (roll number 13349)

Location:
Coolagh, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Conraoi
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0058, Page 0043

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0058, Page 0043

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    Coolbawn. The fort is supposed to contain 7 tons of gold. According to old accounts there were four large round stones three of them equi-distant each forming open of equilateral triangle. the fourth stone was with in the center of the triangle. large black cat is supposed to guard this hidden treasure. In order to get at the treasure you should roast three ducks, place one each of the three outside stones. Whilst the cat is feasting on the three roast ducks digging operations should be proceeded with. It is not known however if anyone returned to try his luck.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seán Canning
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Portumna, Co. Galway