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School: Naomh Muire, Droichead Átha (roll number 8052)

Location:
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Sr. M. Bernard Mc Cabe
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    purse of gold by his side. She went over and caught him. She said, "If you give me that purse of gold I will let you go." "And where," he said "would I get a purse of gold, for I am a poor man trying to earn my living. She said, "Hand me out that purse of gold." He answered, "I have none.
    So she brought him off in her apron. He tried to slip away but she kept her eyes fixed on him. He then let a shout, she looked round and he disappeared and was never seen again.
    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
    Mary Brien
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Duleek Street, Co. Louth
    Informant
    Philomena Markey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Beamore Road, Co. Louth