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School: Bun

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Bun, Co. Offaly
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C. Ní Mhaolghuala
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0817, Page 204

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  1. The Leipreachán

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    The Leipreachan
    There is no other name on leipreachans in this district. He is about 1 foot high. He wears a red coat and cap. He lives in buts of trees and in wild woods and forests. He occupies his time making and mending boots and shoes. There are many stories told of the leipreachan such as this. A man residing in our
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. leprechauns (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Dolan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lumcloon, Co. Offaly
    Informant
    Patrick Dolan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lumcloon, Co. Offaly