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School: Stonepark, Longford (roll number 14386)

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Stonepark, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Robert Hudson
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0768, Page 204

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    and knew at once that he was a Leipreachan. She walked quietly up to him and catching him in her apron said that she would not set him free until he would tell her where there was gold hidden.
    The Leipreachan said nothing for a while, then all of a sudden he said "Look at the house on fire and the woman looked round to see it." While doing so the Leipreachan jumped out of her apron and ran away.
    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
    Annie Mc Loughlin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clooneeny, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Mrs Mc Loughlin
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    48
    Address
    Clooneeny, Co. Longford