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School: Dalystown (roll number 15307)

Location:
Dalystown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Kathleen Grehan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0731, Page 026

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  1. An Leipreachán

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    A man who has a spell of prosperity for which his jealous neighbour cannot account in any natural way is said to have caught a Leipreachán. This is a weeny man wearing a green coat and yellow cap. He is always busy hammering away at an old shoe by his side a "cruiscín" of mountain dew. Should you wish to get his purse of gold, as soon as you spy him, hold him fast not only with your hand but also with your eyes, for he is most elusive and takes a cruel pleasure in thwarting the designs of those wishing to possess
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. leprechauns (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Katty O' Brien
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonfad, Co. Westmeath