Culture of Ireland 13.7% Church of Ireland (Anglican), 3% Methodist, 5.8% other Christian, 0.8% other religion and philosophy, 10.1% with no religion and 6.8% religion not stated. The Leprechaun has been estimated to figure to a large degree in Irish folklore. According to the tales, the leprechaun is a mischievous fairy type creature in emerald green clothing who when not playing tricks spend all their time busily making shoes, the Leprechaun is said to have a pot of gold hidden at the end of the rainbow, and if ever captured by a human it has the magical power to grant three wishes in
Irish Folklore Commission Irish Folklore Commission The Irish Folklore Commission ("Coimisiún Béaloideasa Éireann" in Irish) was set up in 1935 by the Irish Government to study and collect information on the folklore and traditions of Ireland. The Irish Folklore Commission was founded and directed by James Hamilton Delargy, and concluded in 1971. Its roles were superseded by the Department of Irish Folklore in University College, Dublin which has since served as a repository of the data collected, including the Irish Folklore Collection. During its time, the extensive collecting by the Commission caught the attention of many foreign scholars. With greater recognition, Delargy's vision