A delightful and magnificently illustrated collection of tales that brings the Irish leprechaun to life for readers of all ages.

• Beautifully illustrated
  
• Ten charming original stories
  
• Ideal children's gift book

A collection of stories about the adventures and mischief of the Irish leprechaun. The leprechaun is the shoe-maker of the Irish fairy kingdom. He is a solitary fairy, fun-loving and very crafty. He is often seen sitting cross-legged with a tiny hammer in his hand, working on a fairy shoe. The leprechaun is the keeper of the crock of gold at the end of the rainbow and he knows where all the wealth of the world is buried. If you are lucky enough to catch him, you must keep your eyes on him at all times and not allow him to distract your attention or he will disappear. If he does not outsmart you he can make you very wealthy and can make your wishes come true!

 

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published 2017 by The Mercier Press Ltd .

Bairbre McCarthy was born in Ennis in County Clare but now lives in the USA. She has been writing and collecting stories for many years and she conducts workshops and gives musical performances based on her writings. McCarthy is also the author of Favourite Irish Legends in Irish and English .