I wonder where the lore for leprechauns started.
I think they came from Irish folklore, not sure how it started though.
I can't remember what happens if you catch one.
Irish Folklore Commission
The Irish Folklore Commission ("Coimisiún Béaloideasa Éireann" in Irish) was set up in 1935 by the Irish Government to study and collect information on the folklore and traditions of Ireland.
History.
The Irish Folklore Commission was founded and directed by James Hamilton Delargy, and concluded in 1971. Its roles were superseded by the Department of Irish Folklore in University College, Dublin which has since served as a repository of the data collected, including the Irish Folklore Collection.
During its time, the
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