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School: Burnchurch, Cill Choinnigh (roll number 7312)

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Grange, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Gearailt
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0854, Page 141

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    Treasures are hidden in raths or castles. These treasures are supposed to be hoarded up by Kings or other wealthy men.. These castles surrounded by strong high walls to prevent any attack. If attacked by any armies they had a strong room under ground where they hid away their treasures.
    There are seven castles in a place called Kells near where I live. These castles are build on the bank of the Kings river. In these castles there is a treasure supposed to be hidden, some people say that this treasure is to be stripped by a
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