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School: Sráid na Cathrach (C.) (roll number 8851)

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Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Úna, Bean Uí Bhroin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0623, Page 052

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  1. An Leipreachán (continued)

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    supposed to come down the chimney on November's night and the people even out the ashes in order to see his foot-prints.
    One night a man stayed up to catch the leipreachán and at twelve oclock he came he came. The man caught him by great effort they tumbled around the house till they tumbled out in the street. But in spite off all efforts he got free.
    A man in Miltown described him as a small sturdy man 2 or 3 ft high.
    Another story is
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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
    Collector
    Cal O' Brien
    Address
    Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Marshel Mc Mahon
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    Over 70
    Address
    Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mrs Moroney
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    84
    Address
    Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare