School: Cúlach (roll number 13349)
- Location:
- Coolagh, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Mícheál Ó Conraoi
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0058, Page 0038
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- (continued from previous page)He crawled on, his heart beating. The sun was only now peeping above the horizon and the hills of [?] were in a glow. [?] a few yards and he could get a view. Wow he was almost in the immediate [?] of his quarry. Very carefully he plased his gun on the ground. His well trained dog close on his heels seemed to shudder with excitement. He raised himself up gently and peeped over the ledge of the rock. It was a thrilling moment for John. he became entranced at the sight that caught his eyes. There sat no other, beneath the rock, then the Gresai Lepreachaun. He was fully alive to his business and was working hand with last and hammer making a beautiful tiny shoe. John studied the movements of the Leprachaun. for a few moments. Then with heart throbbing his hand moved slowly and silently across the rock. Then with one mighty effort he seized the Leprachaun.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Seán Canning
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Portumna, Co. Galway
