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National Leprechaun Museum

The "little folk" appeared in lore around 1300 AD but only flourished from the 19th century Celtic revival, dressed in late Georgian garb in an idealised rural past, mending a shoe. They proliferated into the silliest of 20th century Irish tourism, like greenfly upon the Rose of Tralee, and fell out of fashion. This museum is immersive telling of the stories woven around them, with a daytime and darker night show.

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Address: 2 Mary's Abbey D07 X6R6
Getting there: Tram to Jervis
Hours: Sun-Thu 10AM-6:30PM, Fri Sat 10AM-8PM
Price: Day show adult €18, conce €16, child €11
Website: leprechaunmuseum.ie (opens in a new tab)

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