A look at the traditional ancient good and back luck signs that pop up in ancient Irish folklore ... It is said that if you hurt a leprechaun the devil will tie [you] with chains and curse ...

Steven Fitzgerald, a newpaper reporter from New York, meets a leprechaun and a beautiful young woman while traveling in Ireland. When he returns to his fiance and her wealthy father's political ...

Unfortunately he's a little down on his luck these days ... novel American Gods mention the idea that it was an Irish "joke" to refer to leprechauns as little people, because they were actually ...

Its energetic antics and fighting spirit symbolize the tenacity and luck associated with Irish folklore. The Notre Dame Leprechaun has a rich history that dates back to the early 1960s.

supposedly bringing magical powers and good luck to the Notre Dame team. Every year, tryouts are held for students to be named the leprechaun. The Fighting Irish realized multiple people needed to ...

The lucky mascot attends all Notre Dame games in South Bend and, on the road, is a central figure in the football team’s identity. The Fighting Irish have not always had a leprechaun as their ...