School: Doire Gualann (roll number 14979)
- Location:
- Doire Ghualainne Thuaidh, Co. na Gaillimhe
- Teacher: Seosamh Ó Tórpaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0051, Page 0362
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- The Leipreachan is supposed to be a very small little man dressed in a brown coat and a short trousers. He makes shoes every night with the light of the moon and it is said that he has a big crock of gold. He works very late in the night and in a very lonely place. Denis Duggan's father used to say he saw a Leipreachan one evening hopping along the grass before him.
He was surprised to see the Leipreachan throw a few shillings on the grass and of course he picked it up. It is said that if we are friendly with the Leipreachan he will be friendly with us and will help us when we are in need. He often leaves money on the roadway or pathway for the(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Martin Hayes
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Doire Ghualainne Theas, Co. na Gaillimhe
