School: Cartrún

Location:
Cartronavally, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Cáit, Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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    The Leipreachan
    The Leipreachan is usually known by "The little red dressed man" or "The little shoemaker." He is supposed to be 2 1/2 feet tall and is generally dressed in red. It is said he makes his home in lonely places such as- in a large forest or beside a spring well. Old Tradition tells us shoemaking is his general occupation.
    I have heard of an old man William Kelly, Dromore, Keadue, Boyle. who, it is said - succeeded in catching
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. leprechauns (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Smith
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tawnycurry, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    John Mc Hugh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    66
    Address
    Tents, Co. Leitrim