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School: Mainistir Chille Dara (roll number 12747)

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Kildare, Co. Kildare
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0779, Page 075

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    The Hill of Allen which lies about five miles to the north of Kildare was the favourite Camping ground of Fionn Mac Cool and his chosen warriors.
    Hidden Treasure:
    Hundreds of years ago, Finn and his Fianna were camping on Allen Hill. Finn was the possessor of considerable wealth and before leaving his camp he buried the treasure under the hill and left his fairy dog, Bran, to guard it.
    Anyone who so wishes may obtain that treasure provided they fulfil one condition which is, to mind their own business for the space of a year and a day. If an attempt be made to obtain the treasure without fulfilling
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr P. Tiernan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Silliothill, Co. Kildare