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School: Errill, Ballybrophy (roll number 928)

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Errill, Co. Laois
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Ss. Ó Braonáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0828, Page 263

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    fifty years ago of a supposed hidden treasure. It was told to him by his father. This treasure was said to be hidden on the northern side of Grogan hill, on the lands of Mr. George Sothern, underneath a big whitethorn bush. About the year 1820 a man named Cahill dreamt that there was a pan of gold hidden under this bush. He decided to dig this spot and try if his dreams were true.
    After digging down to a depth of about five feet, he heard a great noise, and got nervous, and ran away as quickly as he could.
    After some time he again continued to dream of the gold, so he decided to consult one of the priests of the parish and ask his opinion on the matter.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Seán Caimpion
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    44
    Occupation
    Feirmeoir
    Address
    Ballagharahin, Co. Laois