School: Gleann Iascaigh (roll number 16363)
- Location:
- Bellafarney, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Bríd, Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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- Townatruffaun, parish of Kilmacshalgan County Sligo.The treasure is supposed to have been placed there by one of the Danes for some of his relations.A man the name of Devaney went to that place in hopes of finding the "ceiste" all for himself. However he found it a job tough enough for him. Guarding it well he found a spirit. But prepared for the worst he was with a "colter" of a plough.The spirit opened his large mouth but Devaney failed to thrust the colter down the spirits neck. But as heavy a heart as he went with he came back with a heavier one, and what was worse than all nearly without his life but certainly without the "ceiste"?
He saw the crock of gold.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Michael J. Mc Nulty
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Gleneasky, Co. Sligo
- Informant
- John Mc Nulty
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 52
- Address
- Gleneasky, Co. Sligo