School: Killallon (roll number 5207)
- Location:
- Boherard, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Stiophán Ó Scalaighe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0715, Page 400
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The Leipreachaun
“The Leipreachaun is a very quaint little fellow, he is a fairy man, in height about six inches, and whenever he shows himself to a mortal, which is very seldom....”
The Leipreahaun is a very quaint little fellow, he is a fairy man, in hight about six inches, and whenever he shows himself to a mortal, which is very seldom he is reputed to be dressed in the old Gaelic costume worn by own fore-fathers, comprising white knee breeches, red frock coat, full length hose and black buckled shoes, together with a high crowned hat. He is said to have his abode in raths, or duns, which are to be found