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School: Knockjames

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Knockjames, Co. Clare
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0590C, Page 01_011

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    Leprechaun
    23rd May 1938
    On lonesome places, Leprechaun are to be seen early in the morning or late in the evening. They are about a foot high with a small hat and usually dressed in green. Once you see a Leprechaun he cannot disappear while you keep watching him. He will try many plans to get you to take your eyes off him, and once you do he will
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. leprechauns (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Freda Walsh
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr James Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilduff Lower, Co. Clare