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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Leighlinn an Droichid

Location:
Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
Sr Rosario
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    A Local Story.
    There is a field in Seskin on Mr Keeffe's land, where a leprechain was seen about twenty years ago. Many tried to catch him, but they all failed. It was said that anyone who could catch him he would show them where the crocks of gold were buried.
    Some men went to dig for the crocks of gold. They were told not to speak until they found the gold and filled in the hole again. While they were digging they
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Áine Ní Néill
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow
    Informant
    Miss Judy O' Neill
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow