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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 221

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  1. The Leipreachán (continued)

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    Sometimes they are very friendly and at other times they are vicious. On several occasions they are known to help human beings, by directing them in strange places. If they are cross or angry they do much harm to their enemies.
    Another story is told about the leipreachán carrying a lantern and putting people astray and alluring them into bogs and them out all night. He is known then as "Jacky the Lantern".
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    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