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School: Gort na mBó (roll number 14418)

Location:
Bofield, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Tadhg Ó Laoghaire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0128, Page 174

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  1. A Leipreachán (continued)

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    He looked around and saw the Leipreachán with his hammer and last mending shoes. He crouched up behind him and caught him. The Leipreacháns always start making excuses. This one too made an excuse.
    He told the man that there was a cross dog behind him and if he wouldn't leave the way the dog would bite him. The man knew his tricks too well and he didn't stir. He was there so long that at last he said he would bring the Leipreachán home with him. When the Leipreachán heard this he told the man where the gold was. He said it was under a certain tree. The man got
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. leprechauns (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Flannelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bofield, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Bridget Flannelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bofield, Co. Mayo