School: Borris (C.)
- Location:
- Borris, Co. Carlow
- Teacher: Bean Uí Loinneáin
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- Hidden Treasure
12.11.1937
Freany, another highway robber, is supposed to have hidden treasure in Blackstairs also-this treasure is guarded by a bewitched goat. He has a second den in Misery Rock near Waterford.
One of his hoards was found by Mr Jim McDonald Skeough, wh is now a wealthy man.
Above story told by Nora Joyce and Holly King. Borris. - There is a casket of gold under an apple tree near Kilcloney Cross. Whenever an attempt was made to unearth it a mysterious stranger appeared and threathened death to him who first touched it.
Above story told by Maureen Byrne. Borris.- Informant
- Maureen Byrne
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Borris, Co. Carlow