School: Keelogues (roll number 13183)

Location:
Keeloges New, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Eibhlín Ní Cheallaigh
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  1. An old man called MIchael Marren once lived in the village of Doogara. He was a constant visitor in the neighbouring houses and always returned home late at night.
    One moonlight night when he was coming home late as usual, what should he see in a field near his home but a tiny little man, which Michael knew to be a leprechaun. He gave chase to the Leprechaun, and succeeded in catching him. He asked him to tell
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. leprechauns (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Mc Hale
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bellavary, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Martin Moran
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Bellavary, Co. Mayo