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School: Cill Bheacáin (B.) (roll number 13659)

Location:
Bekan, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
P.S. Mac Donnchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0109, Page 450

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    the night before, cold and nearly starved with hunger. The man gave the money back to him and let him go. After thanking him the leipreachaun asked the man what gift would he like to have. "I would like to be a good player on all musical instruments" he replied. "Very well" said the leipreachaun. "Your wish will be granted and you will also be able to put the bagpipes playing by itself."
    The leipreachaun disappeared then and a rabbit was caught in the trap when he looked at it.
    When the man had eaten a good breakfast he got his old bagpipes and the minute he touched them they began to play
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. leprechauns (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Kelly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lissaniska, Co. Mayo