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School: Sheanmore (roll number 16197)

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Sheeanmore, Co. Mayo
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Síghle Ní Dhonnchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0131C, Page 04_001

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  1. The Hidden Treasure in Shranamoney (continued)

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    It is supposed that there is a hidden treasure in Shranamonragh. It is in Thomas Gallagher's land. It is said that there is a serpent guarding the gold. Many people tried to get the treasure but they never succeeded. Some who tried it saw a serpent watching it and they were not able to bring it that time. Some time after that they came again and they succeeded in getting the gold and they brought it with them. But a serpent followed
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Srahnamanragh, Co. Mayo
    Collector
    Éamonn Ó Cléirigh
    Gender
    Male