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School: Ballyfasey, Glenmore (roll number 9880)

Location:
Ballyfasy Lower, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Domhnall Mac Cárthaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0845, Page 586

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  1. The Leprechaun

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    The name that the Leprecháun gets in this locality is the Luaracán. He is said to make his living by making shoes under a mushroom. He is said to wear a red jacket and a red cap. He is about six inches. No one ever saw him in this locaity. He is said to have a purse of money which would never be empty no mater how much money would be taken out of it. He is said to wear very long shoes with the toes of turned up.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. leprechauns (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Culleton
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilbride, Co. Kilkenny