School: Killallon (roll number 5207)
- Location:
- Boherard, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Stiophán Ó Scalaighe
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- Story of a hidden treasureThere is a ledgent to the effect that in a secluded spot in the demesne of Killua is a wooded knoll, in the centre of which grows a blackthorn bush at the which is buried a treasure in the shape of a copper urn filled with sovereigns. Guarding the gold is a huge cat as large as a donkey, all black with a white spot on his forehead and eyes like burning coals. It is said that he is chained the root of the bush with a golden chain three yards long. He who wished to procure it is to approach the cat on mid-summer eve having previously roasted a black ox, as a bait for this weird creature. He must boldly advance and lay the roast ox within(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Tiny Cahill
- Address
- Firpark, Co. Meath
- Informant
- Mrs Cahill
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Firpark, Co. Meath