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School: Ráth na Loch (C.), Fearann Fuar (roll number 17000)

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Ranalough, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Uí Aodhgáin
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  1. The Leipreachán

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    The Leipreachán is locally known as a fairy. He is dressed in green and wears a red cap. He is supposed to live in forts. His usual occupation is shoe-making. We never heard of his being caught by anyone but it is supposed that if he were caught, that every time a person put his hand in his purse he would get a shilling.
    Leipreacháns are looked upon as being very friendly beings.
    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
    Molly Moynihan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dromultan, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Martin Moynihan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    52
    Address
    Dromultan, Co. Kerry