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School: Ráthdubháin (roll number 9385)

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Rathduane, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Pilib Ó Múinneacáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0323, Page 078

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  1. The Leipreachán

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    Everybody has heard of this little wee man who sits under a dock-leaf, a thistle or a "puca padhail" mending boots.
    We would all like to catch him because he has a little purse called "sparán na sgillinge"
    It is not easy to catch the "clutharachán" as he is called here about.
    He is a clever little fellow, and if he happens to be caught he tries many tricks to escape.
    He tells his captor to look behind him that there is a big bull going to strike him or a dog to bite him or something else like that.
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    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
    Informant
    Amhlaoibh Ó Loingsigh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballydaly, Co. Cork