Meridian Tap House hosts annual Leprechaun 5K Run

Meridian Tap House hosts annual Leprechaun 5K Run

COZAD — The Meridian Tap House continued its St. Patrick’s Day tradition on Sunday, March 16, hosting its annual Leprechaun 5K Run. This year’s race saw over 40 competitors from across Nebraska, braving cool conditions to compete in the festive…

Celebrating with a Leprechaun Leap in Southampton

Even those who are not Irish sometimes wear green on St. Patrick’s Day, in part to the holiday’s association with Ireland – the “Emerald Isle” and the shamrock – the symbol of Ireland and St. Patrick, but also because folklore says wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns, who are said to pinch people they can see.

Ireland has always been a place full of mysteries and legends. Among its iconic green landscapes, numerous stories are hidden that are still heard with avid interest today. Let's look at some of them. 1. Leprechauns Example of leprechaun. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twJP8OitLmU Small in size, these leprechauns appear and disappear at their whim. They are usually very cunning and greedy. Their trade is that of a shoemaker ("leath bhrò…

Crichton Leprechaun most significant sighting in century, Irish folklore experts say

Real or not, officials with the National Leprechaun Museum of Ireland say details of Mobile's 2006 Crichton Leprechaun sighting bear unusual accuracy to centuries-old folklore and legend.

The Jolly Leprechaun's Sinister Origins

Portrayed in early Irish folklore as menacing tricksters, the little green‑clad cobblers have been transformed into beloved cultural icons.

The legend of leprechauns: Ireland’s mischievous fairy folk

Leprechauns are one of Ireland’s most famous mythical creatures. These tiny bearded men, usually dressed in green coats and hats, are known for their mischievous nature and talent in shoemaking. According to folklore, they guard pots of gold hidden at the end of rainbows. Anyone lucky enough to catch a leprechaun might be granted three wishes—but beware, these tricksters are known for outsmarting their captors! The word “leprechaun” comes from O…