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Rathmore

Rath

Nearest Town:Templemore (18km SW)
OS Ref (IE):   S2591882302 / Sheet: 60
Latitude:52° 53' 27.7" N
Longitude:   7° 36' 53.6" W

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My mother told me that about three miles from our house there is a place called Rathmore, and a crock of gold is supposed to be hidden in an old rath there. On several occasions some men from the district, including Mr Jones and two fo the Sweenys tried to get the gold but failed, because they were prevented by a bull. The last time they searched they had to leave again as the dead coach is supposed to have passed. Tradition says that a life is supposed to be lost before the gold can be taken.
From The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0829, Page 177.
Rhiannon Posted by Rhiannon
6th March 2016ce