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School: Sheanmore (roll number 16197)

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Sheeanmore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Síghle Ní Dhonnchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0131C, Page 02_052

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    to get it saw him turning the gold with a shovel long after his death. Others who tried to get it saw a serpent guarding it. It is very hard to get to the cave now, as there is a high cliff over it. There is only a sheep's path into it. The ruins of his house on the top of the hill are to be seen to this day. The shell that he brought from the seashore are to be seen on the top of the hill.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Éamonn Ó Cléirigh
    Gender
    Male