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School: Ballinacliffy

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Ballynacliffy, Co. na hIarmhí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0747, Page 104

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    went to get it and found it with the snake wound round it. They asked the monster why he was there and he answered, "I adored my money on earth and I will have to do so until the day of judgement," Then they went to the Bishop and asked could they get the money and he said," "If any of you take his place you can get the money." None of them agreed to do this and the treasure is there still.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Elsie Wilson
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolaleena, Co. na hIarmhí
    Informant
    James Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    78
    Address
    Muiceanach, Co. na hIarmhí