School: Tullaghanstown (roll number 9605)

Location:
Tullaghanstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Mhic Cába
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0698, Page 244

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  1. The Leipreachan at geanncanach as it is called in the district is dressed in a red cap and he has glass shoes.
    He is about two feet seven inches in height. His trade is shoe making.
    The geanncanachs live in hills. In Meadstown there was a man named James Halton who lived
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. leprechauns (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Edward Tuite
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tullaghanstown, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Edward Tuite
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    64
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Tullaghanstown, Co. Meath