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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte

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Lismore, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Sr M. Gráinne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0635, Page 220

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  1. The Leipreachán

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    The leipreachán is called a dwarf locally. His height is supposed to be eighteen inches and he dresses in divers colours. He wears a cap and a pair of shoes to match the colour of his suit. He lives in caves and in lioses and in lonely places.
    A story is told about a leipreachán being chased by dogs. It is said he turned into a woman and ran into a house and sat by the fire to escape the dogs. He also escaped in this way of being robbed of his gold.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. leprechauns (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Hannah O' Farrell
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyin Lower, Co. Waterford
    Informant
    Mr P. O' Farrell
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyin Lower, Co. Waterford