School: Lacken and Leny (roll number 3244)
- Location:
- Lackan, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: S, Mac Shamhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0738, Page 191
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- There is a Leipreachan in Nolagh fort which is situated about one mile west of Ballinalack. He sits at the fort every night making boots and shoes. He is usually dressed in a green coat with a red three cornered hat. He is very small only about the size of a man's fist.
It is held locally that the Leipreachan has gold hidden in the fort. When he sees anybody he disappears into the fort. Some nights there is a light in the fort. The Leipreachan has a special place in the fort where he sits making boats.
