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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 056

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  1. An Leipreachán (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    But just as he was going to grasp the little fellow he jumped up and escaped.
    Sean was not disma [?] and followed the little fellow over hedges and ditches until at least he went into and old ruin. Sean followed but the little man could no longer be seen. Sean sat down inside the ruin and as he was tired after his run he fell asleep. After a little while he saw the Leipreachán spreading out a great sheet on the floor this sheet was
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    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