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School: Lowtown (B.), Galbally

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Galbally, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Ceallacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0513, Page 127

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    Hidden Treasure
    There is supposed to be gold hidden in Mr Spillane's moate in Garnalina. It is said to have been hidden by soldiers on their way to war.
    Men tried to dig up the treasure a long time ago but they were prevented by a bull on fire. They tried to dig it again but they were prevented again by the bull. It is said that the men died not long after. Lights are often seen there. It is said Mr Spillane saw the lights a few times.
    The treasure is covered by a big flagstone. Trees grow around the moate. It is said that if you cut a tree there you would get a sore hand. Mr Spillane
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    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
    Collector
    Mícheál De h-Oare
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr Thomas Quirke
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Address
    Galbally, Co. Limerick