School: Baile na Martra (B.) (roll number 13647)
- Location:
- Castlemartyr, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Seán de Barra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0396, Page 008
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You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution. - Treasure is hidden between Garrenjames and Ballindinas in Pollafooka. It was hidden there by a robber. It was hidden there because it is a lonely place. Jim Ryall of Knocknasgeach, God rest him, dug up this corner and he found a lantern and a hat.
No one ever went nearer than this to discover the treasure. No kind of food will help you to get this treasure but certain drinks if imbibed frequently and in sufficient quantity will enable one to see the good people who guard the treasure. A light is seen at this corner every night and if you go towards it it will lead you astray.(continues on next page)
