leprechauns: what are they, are they real & where to find them | irish folklore 🍀💰

leprechauns are probably the most well known and beloved creature in irish mythology - but are they simply just a folklore tale or are there real life leprechauns living in ireland? many people believe so, especially when evidence of the leprechauns existence was found in The Sliabh Foy Loop - this is now a protected area for leprechauns to live and thrive away from humans. but what do you think.. is the leprechaun a real life fairy folk or just a fairytale? --- weird & witchyis a podcast that talks about the magic of yoga, rituals, tarot, crystals, astrology, self love, mental health, spiritual stuff, spooky things and anything of the mystical variety 🐀 everywhere you can find me here: https://linktr.ee/kristyscoven business enquiries: kristysyogacoven@gmail.com -- intro & outro music by the talented (& dare i say ) martin macdonald - you can find him here: https://linktr.ee/twopersonbookclub -- CHAPTERS 00:00 intro 01:16 the origins of the leprechaun: small body 03:14 unwanted children of the fairy folk 04:22 children of danu (mother earth) 05:06 luck of the irish -- SOURCES [https://www.irishpost.com/news/leprechaun-myth-exposed-165245] [https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/leprechauns-protected-european-law] [https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/no-female-leprechauns_n_1355121] [https://richmond.com/the-myth-of-the-leprechaun/article_abb5191d-30bd-5bfe-ae9a-44891701859e.html] [https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/62173/15-lucky-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-leprechauns#:~:text=There aren't any female,children of the fairy community] [https://www.trafalgar.com/real-word/history-of-leprechauns-trickster-fairies/#:~:text=The origin of leprechauns&text=Tales of these small creatures,only 2-3 feet tall] #kristyscoven #weirdandwitchyshit #leprechauns #irish #irishmythology #irishfolklore #stpatricksday #leprechaun #fairytale #faeries #celticmythology #celticfolk