 A modern depiction of a leprechaun of the type popularised in the 20th century | |
| Grouping | Legendary creature Pixie Sprite Fairy Aos Sí |
|---|---|
| First attested | In folklore |
| Country | Ireland |
| Details | Found in a moor, forest, cave, garden |
A leprechaun (Irish: lucharachán/leipreachán/luchorpán) is a diminutive supernatural being in Irish folklore, classed by some as a type of solitary fairy. They are usually depicted as little bearded men, wearing a coat and hat, who partake in mischief. In later times, they have been depicted as shoe-makers who have a hidden pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Leprechaun-like creatures rarely appear in Irish mythology and only became prominent in later folklore.