School: An Grianán (Mount Temple) B.
- Location:
- Mount Temple, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: S. Ó Riain
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- (continued from previous page)Through the fort there is the remains of an old road. According to the story this cave contains untold treasures of gold which is guarded by a lion. A light is also seen almost nightly in the vicinity of this fort.It is said that a man at one time succeeded in taking some of the treasure but when on his way to sell the treasure, he was struck dead as he passed by the fort.The old folk in the district have heard what they describe as fairies dancing & singing in the fort as they passed by late at night.
- This story comes from a family named Conlon residing in the townland of Dunlum
In the downland of Correagh on a farm owned by the above family there is a small sand hill which has(continues on next page)- Informant
- Conlon
- Address
- Mount Temple, Co. Westmeath