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School: Baile Locha Riabhach (Clochar)

Location:
Loughrea, Co. Galway
Teacher:
An tSr Adrian
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0060, Page 0309

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  1. The Leprechaun or Mermaid

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    There are many stories told about the Leipreachán. A Leipreachán is a little man from nine to twelve inches high, he wears a red hat a red coat and red shoes and stockings. He is known as the Gracy or the fairy shoemaker.
    A Leipreachán is a shoemaker of the Fairies and is supposed to be the sign of good luck. There is a nice story told about a Leipreachán, and a crock
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. leprechauns (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs O' Toole
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    45
    Address
    Loughrea, Co. Galway