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School: Twomilehouse (roll number 2284)

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Twomilehouse, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Tomás Bineidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0776C, Page 12_015

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  1. The Leipreachan (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    "Well," said the Leipreachan, I will give you three wishes, go to the fair tomorrow and what you wish for will be yours and already paid for." To make sure of the three wishes Oliver brought the Leipreachan home and put him in the churn so that he could not escape.
    The next morning Oliver and his wife started off to the fair in an ox and cart, but as they were passing the spot where he found the Leipreachan, a band of tinkers were camped there.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. leprechauns (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Curran
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Johnstown or Dunshane, Co. Kildare
    Informant
    John Monaghan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    74
    Occupation
    Smith