Allegedly, the Date When the Robbery of the Golden Lyons Cargo Takes Place at Ballyheige Co. Kerry

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Allegedly, the date when the robbery of the Golden Lyons cargo takes place at Ballyheige Co. Kerry

Allegedly, the Date When the Robbery of the Golden Lyons Cargo Takes Place at Ballyheige Co. Kerry

June 04, 1731

The Golden Lyon, a ship owned by the Danish East India Company, becomes stranded near Ballyheige, County Kerry. Its valuable cargo, reportedly including silver and trade goods, is moved into a local house for safekeeping and placed under military guard. Despite the precautions, the cargo is allegedly looted—a major robbery that becomes part of local lore. The exact details and timing remain uncertain, contributing to the enduring mystery surrounding the incident.