My search for the Leprechaun

by JLR

Sunrays danced on the water in Fergus bay,

as the Shannon flowed into the Atlantic Ocean,

My trek began as I rode north, then east today

through Feakle, then Scarfiff, pedaling in slow motion,

but, I soon waved farewell to County Clare,

looking back from up high, standing firm, I stare.

Across the Slieve Aughty mountains, I jog

where forested lands never meet a stranger,

but warning signs foretell: beware of the bog.

I rest reposed, like a dog in the manger,

near a Cloister, in the small village of Clonfert

before saying goodbye, not quite a convert.

Quick as a lark skipping most of RosCommon

I continue my trek and reaffirm my quest.

At a leisurely pace, perhaps like King Solomon,

by way of ShannonBridge, I restore my zest.

Across hills and dales along sheep-dog trails

deep in midlands of county Offaly, heard of in tales.

As luck would have it, in such a story as this one, or two

a Shepherd I met said, “ you’ll find your quest in Tullamore.”

He continued. “At the pub ask the barkeep for Tullamore Dew.”

So, I strode to the pub and had a pint, and said, “draw more!”.

Being bold, I then had a Dew, then, had another glass of brew.

Suddenly, I saw the Leprechaun! With brass buckles on his shoes.

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2023

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Tullamore, County Offlay: The town's most famous export is Tullamore D.E.W. - Triple Distilled Blended Irish Whiskey distilled by Tullamore Distillery that can be traced back to 1829.
Tullamore D.E.W. - Triple Distilled Blended Irish Whiskey

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