School: Ráthdubháin (roll number 9385)
- Location:
- Rathduane, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Pilib Ó Múinneacáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0323, Page 079
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- (continued from previous page)If his captor looks behind even for a short glance the clútharachán is gone and his sparán na sgillinge with him.
- The Leipreachán is known in this district as the "clútharacán" or the "Geanncanach. He is supposed to be about a foot and a half high.
He is usually dressed in a navy-blue trousers and a red coat. He wears a red cap also. He lives in woods and in meadows.
His usual occupation is shoemaking. He usually takes a small hammer with him.(continues on next page) - Informant
- Michael Murphy
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Knocknaloman, Co. Cork
