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School: Mercy Convent, Granard (roll number 13846)

Location:
Gránard, Co. an Longfoirt
Teacher:
Sr. Conception
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0763, Page 323

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  1. The Lepreachaun

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    The Leipreachan
    15th June, 1938.
    I heard that the leipreachan is a little old man, and is not much bigger than a man's hand, and wears a red coat, and a tall black hat.
    He makes and mends boots and slippers for the fairies, and he sits on a large mushroom while at his work.
    My father told me the following story: -
    "About one hundred years ago, a boy was
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. neacha neamhshaolta agus osnádúrtha (~14,864)
        1. leipreacháin (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bernadette Murray
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Gránard, Co. an Longfoirt
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Murray
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    45
    Address
    Gránard, Co. an Longfoirt