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School: Bog-fhód (Buckode) (roll number 3736)

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Buckode, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Muiris Mac Gearailt
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0191, Page 071

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    was buried in a fort in John Gilroy's land, Sracomer, Kinlough, County Leitrim. There is a big flag placed over his grave thousands of tons in weight. It is locally blieved that there is a pot of gold buried beside him.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. giants (~518)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bernard Mc Gowan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Aghaderrard West, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Daniel Mc Gowan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    65
    Address
    Gorteendarragh, Co. Leitrim