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School: Kilmessan (C.) (roll number 4211)

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Kilmessan, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Uí Stín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0690, Page 138

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  1. The Leipreachan (continued)

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    inquiring about him but never found him. After a year he came back but he was always strange and silly. He was able to tell the story of the little men and the ball but he could not tell what happened after or where he had spent his time.
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  2. The Leipreachan

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    About four years ago a leipreachan was seen in Dunsany. A woman died and she left a lot of money. When she was buried the Leipreachan came and cried over her grave. He came for three days in succession. A number of local people saw him. After the third day he disappeared. He was wearing a red cap and coat and a green breeches.
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. leprechauns (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Swan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ringlestown, Co. Meath