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School: Ráithín, Mainistir Laoighse (roll number 16667)

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Ráithín Chuileannáin, Co. Laoise
Teacher:
C. Ó Raghallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0832, Page 158

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  1. The Leprechaun

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    The Leipreachan is a very small man who is often called a fairy. He lives under a mushroom and spends most of his time making boots. He generally keeps a jug of beer by his side. He wears a green cloak and a tall red cap and long pointed shoes.
    The Leipreachan is supposed to know where there is gold hidden and anyone who catches him may have a chance of getting the gold but he must be very clever as the Leipreachan himself is very clever and plays a great many tricks on anyone who catches him. Anyone who catches him must not take
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. neacha neamhshaolta agus osnádúrtha (~14,864)
        1. leipreacháin (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ráithín Chuileannáin, Co. Laoise