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School: Killasnett (roll number 9533)

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Curraghfore, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Eoghan Mac Oirealla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0192, Page 117

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  1. A Leprechaun

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    A Leprechaun
    A leprechaun is a little man about 4 feet in height. There is a hump on his back. His legs are as thin as knitting legs and turned up toes he has a big long face and a big mouth about the size of a half-crown.
    A leprechaune is a little fairy his chief occupation is shoemaking. He is very rich he has crocks[?] of gold he lives in the woods and mountains If a person wants to get the gold the must cath him and not take your eyes off him or he
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. leprechauns (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rose Galligan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lurganboy, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    John Gilmartin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    74
    Address
    Shanvaus, Co. Leitrim