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School: Threemilehouse (roll number 342)

Location:
Three Mile House, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
I. Mc Eneaney
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0953, Page 376

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  1. Leipreachán or Mermaid

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    No one in this district ever saw a Leipreachan and those who heard of one say that he was a small man dressed in red clothes and was a shoe-maker. He was supposed to have lots of gold which he got for the work he did for the fairies. The Leipreachan was regarded as a friendly being & supposed to be very helpful to those who liked him.
    The old people never heard of a mermaid appearing in this district.
    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