School: Baile an Tobair, Baile an Londraigh (roll number 10314)

Location:
Ballintober, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Tadhg Ó Tuama
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  3. XML “An Leipreachán - Gleann an Rí, Cnoc na Loinge, Contae Luimnigh”
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    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. leprechauns (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Sheila Carey
    Gender
    Female
  2. A Leipreachan lives in a moat. He is supposed to be a foot and a fist. He has a very crooked nose. He wears a white breeches a green coat and a red cap and long shoes. He is always making shoes. He has a hammer and a last leather sprigs. He has a crock of gold by his side in a hole of the ground. He is always minding the gold. He would try to trick you he can. If you looked away for a second he would be gone. If you went around the
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