# Leprecaun — The Crock of Gold character guide

> Leprecaun in The Crock of Gold by James Stephens.

**Role:** supporting

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

A mischievous fairy who lures children to Gort na Cloca Mora with griddle bread and milk, then bows to the Thin Woman's authority.

## Relationships

### [Thin Woman of Inis Magrath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/thin_woman_of_inis_magrath)

_family_

They are married, with a contentious but deeply bonded relationship, often bickering and working together in their household.

### [Seumas Beg](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/seumas_beg)

_family_

Seumas Beg is the Leprecaun's son, and the Leprecaun is protective yet often exasperated by the boy's curiosity and adventures.

### [Brigid Beg](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/brigid_beg)

_family_

Brigid Beg is the Leprecaun's daughter, and he is a caring but often distracted father figure to her.

### [Shawn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/shawn)

_professional_

Shawn works for the Leprecaun and his household, often receiving instructions and scoldings from the Leprecaun.

### [Seumas Beg](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/seumas_beg)

_family_

Seumas Beg is the Leprecaun's son, and the Leprecaun is protective yet often exasperated by the boy's curiosity and adventures.

### [Thin Woman of Inis Magrath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/thin_woman_of_inis_magrath)

_family_

They are married, with a contentious but deeply bonded relationship, often bickering and working together in their household.

### [Seumas Beg](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/seumas_beg)

_family_

Seumas Beg is the Leprecaun's son, and the Leprecaun is protective yet often exasperated by the boy's curiosity and adventures.

### [Brigid Beg](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/brigid_beg)

_family_

Brigid Beg is the Leprecaun's daughter, and he is a caring but often distracted father figure to her.

### [Brigid Beg](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/brigid_beg)

_family_

Brigid Beg is the Leprecaun's daughter, and he is a caring but often distracted father figure to her.

### [Shawn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/shawn)

_professional_

Shawn works for the Leprecaun and his household, often receiving instructions and scoldings from the Leprecaun.

### [Thin Woman of Inis Magrath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/thin_woman_of_inis_magrath)

_family_

They are married, with a contentious but deeply bonded relationship, often bickering and working together in their household.

### [Shawn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/shawn)

_professional_

Shawn works for the Leprecaun and his household, often receiving instructions and scoldings from the Leprecaun.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/chapters/iv)

A single Leprecaun is sent to interview the Thin Woman and weeps as he tells his story.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/chapters/v)

Teaches the children games and leads them to the underground hole.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/chapters/viii)

Entices the children to the underground home, offers them food, and teaches Brigid to knit.

### [Book V: The Policemen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/chapters/book-v-the-policemen)

Interacts with the children regarding the gold.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/chapters/xv)

One Leprecaun guides the Philosopher to the group, and they collectively offer him shelter in their home under the yew tree, describing their joyful life.

## Links

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