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  2. Leprechaun - Wikipedia

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    Leprechaun-like creatures rarely appear in Irish mythology and only became prominent in later folklore. Etymology The Anglo-Irish ( Hiberno-English ) word leprechaun is descended from Old Irish luchorpán or lupracán , [ 1 ] via various ( Middle Irish ) forms such as luchrapán, lupraccán , [ 2 ] [ 3 ] (or var. luchrupán ).

  3. The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns - Wikipedia

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    During a hike, he sees Irish beauty Kathleen Fitzpatrick swimming naked. Kathleen catches him and chases him off, but Jack is smitten with her beauty. That evening, Jack saves Seamus Muldoon, a leprechaun, from drowning. In gratitude, Muldoon introduces Jack to his wife Mary and son Mickey and shows him the mystical world of the leprechauns.

  4. Are Leprechauns Real? Here's What to Know About the ... - AOL

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    Irish memory is very significant, and many Irish plays are centered around this theme, which can be much more interesting than leprechauns, fairy forts, and other mythical folklore people have ...

  5. Gancanagh - Wikipedia

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    According to Nicholas O’Kearney writing in 1855, the Geancanach was a little man similar to the Leprechaun, but lazier. He appeared in lonesome valleys with a dudeen, a short clay pipe which was consequently known as “the Geancanagh’s pipe.” (The dudeen was also associated with the Cluricaune, another fairy.) [ 6 ] The Geancanagh ...

  6. Clurichaun - Wikipedia

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    The clurichaun (/ ˈ k l uː r ɪ k ɔː n /) or clúrachán (from Irish: clobhair-ceann [1]) is a mischievous fairy in Irish folklore known for his great love of drinking and a tendency to haunt breweries, pubs and wine cellars. [2] He is related to the leprechaun and has sometimes been conflated with him as a shoemaker and a guardian of ...

  7. Are leprechauns the new Elf on the Shelf? - AOL

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    St. Patrick's Day Leprechauns (and their leprechaun traps, pranks, coins, etc.) are becoming yet another holiday magic making chore for parents.

  8. Irish folklore - Wikipedia

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    Irish folklore (Irish: béaloideas) refers to the folktales, balladry, music, dance and mythology of Ireland.It is the study and appreciation of how people lived. The folklore of Ireland includes banshees, fairies, leprechauns and other mythological creatures, and was typically shared orally by people gathering around, sharing stories.

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