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School: Ármhach (B.)

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Arvagh, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
S. Mac Samhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0983, Page 370

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  1. A Fairy Story - Geancánach

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    Near the home of the above - named Joseph Reilly lived long ago a farmer named John Reilly, who was fond of gold. On his farm there was a fort. One evening at sunset, as he was taking home a horse that was grazing near the fort, he saw a little man about a foot and a half in height. He wore a red jacket and cap and green breeches. Reilly thought this was his chance of obtaining a large sum of money. He rushed towards the Geancanach, and after a short chase caught him. He brought him home, put him in a box and locked it, intending to hold him until he obtained the information
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. leprechauns (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Philip Reilly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drumhalry, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Joseph Reilly
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    58
    Address
    Drumhalry, Co. Longford