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School: Cill Fhíonáin (B.) (roll number 15992)

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Kilfinane, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Eoghan Ó Súilleabháin
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    “Long ago when the Danes were plundering Ireland...”

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    a few implements. When they arrived at the place they appointed one to do watch for them while the two others were digging and set to work in this order.
    they had only just started a few minutes when they heard a terrible noise and looking in the direction saw a big bull making towards them. Frightened at this they ran as quick as they could, but had not gone far when they heard their comrade screaming. They did not wait to hear any more but went home the shortest way. Their comrade was never seen again.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    William Sherwood
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    75
    Address
    Kilfinane, Co. Limerick