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School: Baile na Cille, Roscrea (roll number 10350)

Location:
Ballynakill, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
F. Bergin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0548, Page 118

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  1. Hidden Treasure

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    A large lump of gold was found in a field, the property of Ml. Keeshan, The Glen, by the late William Keeshan R.I.P. some years ago.
    The field in which the gold was found has got the name "The Goldy Field". The field is in the townland of Ballinakill, parish of Roscrea, and County Tipperary.
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    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    2. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Frances Meagher
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballynakill, Co. Tipperary

  2. Hidden Treasure - Ballinakill Castle

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    Ballinakill Castle there is supposed to be a treasure hidden in this Castle which is on the land of Mr. Doherty.
    O Meaghers Fort on the land of Mr. Meagher. It is said that there is gold hidden in this fort. It is guarded by the
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