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School: Béal Átha na Sluagh (Buachaillí)

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Béal Átha na Sluaighe, Co. na Gaillimhe
Teacher:
Liam P. Mac an Bháird
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    Hidden Treasure
    There is a cartfull of gold hidden in the hill of Aughrim. It was buried by the Danes long ago when they were running away from the English.
    There is also a big amount of gold hidden in Bullies Acre under a big headstone. It was buried by Lord Cloncarty before he did.
    Told by - Miss Aggie Ford,
    Aughrim,
    Age 18 years.
    Written by - Joe Higgins,
    Plaza Terrace,
    Ballinasloe.
    8:11:1937
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. creidiúint (~391)
        1. creidiúint choiteann (~2,535)
          1. ór i bhfolach (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Joe Higgins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Béal Átha na Sluaighe, Co. na Gaillimhe
    Informant
    Miss Aggie Ford
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    18
    Address
    Béal Átha na Sluaighe, Co. na Gaillimhe