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School: Cúl na Fearna

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Coolnafarna, Co. Mayo
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Séamus Ó Duibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0107, Page 256

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  1. Leipreachán

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    At one time it was usual for a Lepreachán to be seen at certain times under a little thorn bush on the top of a hill. On this particular evening little Biddy stole away in order to have a peep at this little man. He was supposed to wear a green coat and a red cap and a cruaisgin of beer at his side. Biddy stole up unheard until at last she caught hold of him, by the neck. Ora; ora; such a nice little girl to be so cruel. What did I ever do that you'd trate me like this. None of your ould soft
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. leprechauns (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Fitzmaurice
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Spaddagh, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Fitzmaurice
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Spaddagh, Co. Mayo