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   recovery of the treasure.
   A man from Ballymahon Co Longford dreamt of this treasure about 75 years ago. He was directed to bring Pat Kildea with him (name of other not recorded) when he came to Kildea's house. Pat was willing and only too eager to accompany him but his wife refused to allow him so the treasure still remains undiscovered.

   

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2. Hidden Treasure

   

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   There is a treasure hidden about 30 yds from the ruins of the old building known as the castle in Castlesampson. The Place is marked by a round hollow and thistle growing in the centre. The treasure is a pot of gold. There is a man and a three legged white horse guarding it and if anyone gets the money, he must succeed

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   Topics

   1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
         1. folk belief (~2,535)
            1. treasure legends (~7,411)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Mary Connolly

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Castlesampson, Co. Roscommon

   Informant

   Mrs Dolan

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   c. 90

   Occupation

   Widow of farmer

   Address

   Onagh, Co. Roscommon