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School: Cormeen (roll number 16132)

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An Chorr Mhín, Co. na Mí
Teacher:
Brian T. Ó Dubhláin
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    to the cowshed with his spade and he rooted away the manure till he came upon the slab of stone. Eagarly did he work till he got the stone loose. In his excitement he shouted to his companion and said, "Oh, Larry, I'm a rich man now, I've found the treasure." At the same time the stone became so tight in the ground that one hundred men would not move it. He did not keep the command and so, the spell was broken.
    So miserable and dissapointed did they steal home and crept into bed as poor as they were when they started for the treasure.
    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
    Annie Carroll
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Skearke, Co. na Mí
    Informant
    Michael Carroll
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Skearke, Co. na Mí