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School: Windgap (C.), Thomastown (roll number 5698)

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Windgap, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Eóin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0851, Page 201

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  1. The Giant (continued)

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    around the country robbing and it is said he would go into a big hole in this rock every night and he could never be found.
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  2. The Leiprechaun

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    The Leipreacan is generally known to be a very small man dressed in black and wears a soft hat. It is said he belongs to the fairies and is supposed to be their chief leader. He spends most of his time mending boots, clothes, making hurleys and is known to be most industrious.
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. leprechauns (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    T. Davis
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    45
    Occupation
    Postman