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Strange Animals

Abstract: Story collected by Josie Maguire, a student at Kilmessan (C.) school (Kilmessan, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).

Original reference: 0690/2/133

 Kilmessan (C.) [Vol. 0690, Chapter 0002]

County  The Schools' Manuscript Collection : County Meath Schools

COLLECTOR
Maguire, Josie 
Gender
female
Location
Kilcarty (Townland) 
Kilmessan (Civil parish) 
Deece Lower (Barony) 
Meath (County) 

Story text

transcribed at

 

Strange Animals  [duchas:4967282]

There is a wood in Kilcarty. There are a lot of trees in it. There is gold hidden there. If any person goes near the place to get the gold they will be stopped by a black dog. When they see this dog they are afraid, then they cannot go near it.

Resource description

Origin information
Kilmessan, Co. Meath
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
p. 165
Volume 0690
Note
Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín, Bean Uí Stín.
Languages
English  
Genre
Folktale
Subject
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Supernatural and legendary beings--Neacha neamhshaolta agus osnádúrtha
Treasure troves--Folklore
Treasure legends--Ór i bhfolach
School location
Kilmessan Cill Mheasáin Kilmessan Kilmessan Deece Lower Meath
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5108073
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0690/2/133

Suggested credit
"Strange Animals"in "The Schools' Manuscript Collection," held by University College Dublin, National Folklore Collection UCD. © University College Dublin. Digital content by: Glenbeigh Records Management, published by UCD Library, University College Dublin <https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5108073>
Note
Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín, Bean Uí Stín.
Funding
Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
Record source
Metadata creation date: 2014/2016 — Metadata created by Fiontar, Dublin City University, in collaboration with the National Folklore Collection UCD and UCD Library. Original Fiontar metadata converted into MODS by UCD Library.

School location

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