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School: Glascorn (roll number 16615)

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Glascarn, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Mrs Hope
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0736, Page 209

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  1. The Leprechaun

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    There are many stories told about people who saw leipreachans. It is said he is only about a foot in height and is dressed in a red jacket and a green cap. He is supposed to live in a fort and it is he that makes the shoes for the fairies.
    This story was told to me by a man. His grandfather (John Ollard R.I. P.) was coming from Rathconrath one moonlight night. As he passed the hill of Ballgarret he heard the sound of hammering. He looked round and what should he see but a leipreachan sitting on a mushroom making a pair of shoes. The man grabbed him by the shoulder and
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. leprechauns (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Joseph Ollard
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Occupation
    Labourer
    Address
    Coolnahay, Co. Westmeath