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School: Windgap (C.), Thomastown (roll number 5698)

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Windgap, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Eóin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0851, Page 104

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  1. The Leprechaun (continued)

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    house under - ground with steps leading down to it. When he is he is going into his house he lifts the flag and goes down along the steps. If you could lift up the flag you would see his house. When you see a leprechaun you must keep your eyes fixed on him or he will disappear. Here is a story about him
    One day there was a man walking along a road and suddenly a leprechaun appeared on the road before him and the man could not catch him. After a while
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. leprechauns (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary B. Murray
    Gender
    Female