School: The Rower (C.), Inistioge (roll number 15161)
- Location:
- The Rower, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Labhaoise Nic Liam
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0847, Page 206
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“In St. Moling's monastery there is a hidden treasure in one of the old walls.”
Following story told by Michael Grace, Raheenduff, The Rower.
In St Moling's monastery there is a hidden treasure in one of the old walls. Many years ago a grave was opened for an old man from the parish. The men who were opening the grave saw a stone box. There was a ring made of iron for holding holy water about three feet below the clay. A wise old man was looking on and said that if they should open a grave on the other side they would get the treasure but the men being afraid said they would do what they were asked and(continues on next page)