Leprechaun

Baby Leprechauns Race For The Pot Of Gold

... (Photo: Dorothy Edwards/Naples Daily News)Buy Photo. 40 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENTEMAILMORE. The mat was ready, and the start and finish lines were striped broadly for all to see. Parents held their young tykes by the stomach on hands and knees, ready to go at the mark. Then the little ones began to crawl for the chance at a $200 gift card. The Baby Leprechaun Race drew 33 parents and crawling babies Sunday to Miromar Outlets in Estero. Hosted by B 103.9, the yearly event started as a short sprint right before a Sunday car race, said Todd Johnson, account executive. “We wanted to do something before the NASCAR race every Sunday before St. Patrick’s Day,” he said. “Now, it’s grown so that we don’t check anymore.”. Going into its ninth year, the free event is a chance to bring new people to the outdoor mall, Vice President Jeff Staner said. “This ...

Clinton Leprechauns Brave The Cold To Honor Good Deed Doers

... passed on the mantle, featured music from Mulligan Stew and dancing from Irish step dancers as well as a guest appearance by Irish performer Emmet Cahill. The convention and society also raised funds for scholarships and charities. But Saturday was a time to honor people who contribute to the community, most from Clinton, but some hailing from places like Worcester and Leominster. Grand Marshal Evan Rollo, who assisted O’Toole in awarding the honorary shillelaghs and has his own Irish roots, said the event went very well. He has had the honor of carrying the Irish flag in the parade and helping hand out the traditional Irish cane, originally a war club, for the past five years. Clinton’s heavy Irish heritage was reflected in the honorees, but for the event, everyone is Irish, including ...

The Leprechaun Is In Desperate Need Of A Makeover

... A man dressed up as a leprechaun. Source:  Philippe Huguen/Getty Images. And plenty of others embrace the holiday with casual green and four-leaf clover-laden garments — a subtle ode to leprechauns, like Sean Spicer and his pants here from last St. Patrick's Day. But we think it's high time for the green suit to be laid to rest, the green top hat to be put down and those buckled shoes to, well, never be seen again. A sad, traveling leprechaun. Source:  Joseph Kaczmarek/AP. The leprechaun deserves some respect, after all. Just think about his life for a second. Dude is utterly ignored, banished to a few boxes in the back of your local CVS or Rite Aid, and then awoken to find that he has to go around pranking people. His life sucks. Even back when the legend of leprechauns was born, leprechauns were portrayed as being fairy-like creatures that spend their time mending ...

Why Stocks Are Better Than Leprechaun Gold On St. Patrick's Day

... days in the year, according to an analysis published this week by advisory firm LPL Financial. Over the past 20 years, the S&P 500 has risen 80% of the time on St. Patrick's Day. That also makes March 17 one of the 10 most consistently positive calendar days for the S&P 500 over the past two decades, beaten only by July 3 (positive 81.8% of the time), July 13 (85.7%), Aug. 17 (85.7%), Sept. 16 (86.7%), and Dec. 26 (81.8%). Moreover, average returns from the S&P 500 on St. Patrick's are quite high compared to the other trading days of the year. On the day celebrating all things Irish, the S&P 500 has returned an average 0.72% over the past 20 years. Those returns may not sound that impressive, but it is the eighth highest average S&P 500 daily return since 1997. In fact, the entire month of March has historically been the best month for stocks over the past decade, according to LPL. On average, the S&P 500 has returned 2.7% in the month of March. Why the outperformance in March? According to LPL ...

Leprechaun Cake, Twist On Corned Beef Make For Fun St. Patrick's Day

... before the historical Irish. They were believed to have been real people who possessed magical powers and great wisdom. After their invasion of Ireland, they were banished to live underground, burrowing deep in underground caves with entrances hidden like rabbit holes or found in a hollow trunk of a Faerie tree. They stand only about 2 to 3 feet tall, and are considered devious characters who are quick-witted, highly intelligent and will do anything to avoid being caught by a human. If a human would be lucky enough to capture a leprechaun, they would be granted three wishes. Leprechauns are well-known for their love of Irish music and traditional dance and their celis (dances) often last for days. __link__ says they are expert musicians when playing the tin whistle, fiddle, bodhran and the Irish harp. They are purported to be the only faeries to have a trade: They are shoemakers, which makes sense. Their love of dancing puts them in constant need of new shoes. As part of your St. Patrick's Day festivities you might want to watch the movie ...

Leprechaun Trees

... shown that it does have beneficial cardiac effects. An article in the July 2002 issue of the Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing stated that hawthorn “…consistently demonstrates its ability to improve exercise tolerance and symptoms of mild to moderate heart failure.” Numerous other studies, including a large-scale 2008 meta-review of past hawthorn research, have come to similar conclusions. You can plant your own hawthorn, which is sure to attract pollinators and birds, if not fairies. Some cultivars have pink petals, others hold their fruit long into the winter, and more importantly, some are thornless. A hawthorn will establish easily, and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and p H, as well as of road salt and compaction. Even if you do not ingest any of its flowers or leaves, watching songbirds nest in its branches and eat its fruit is likely to do your heart some good. Fables can ...

Fremont Kindergartners Have High Hopes With Leprechaun Traps

... School near Mundelein. The students built their traps in anticipation of St. Patrick's Day, hoping to catch a leprechaun and his pot of gold. Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer. Kindergartner Carly Goldstein, in purple, demonstrates her leprechaun trap in class Thursday at Fremont Elementary School near Mundelein. Gilbert R. Boucher II | Staff Photographer. by Gilbert R. Boucher II. Kindergartner Sophia Watson was excited Thursday as she described her elaborate leprechaun trap at Fremont Elementary School near Mundelein. "It's kind of hard but kind of easy also to make a trap," Sophia said while demonstrating the green-covered cardboard box she fashioned into a leprechaun trap. "When the leprechaun runs in, he's going to make the trap unstable, and then the trap is going to tip over," she said. "I have Hershey's kisses in there in case he gets hungry.". Sophia was one of more than 200 Fremont kindergartners who spent the last few weeks designing and building intricate traps in hopes of catching a leprechaun on St. ...

Get That Leprechaun Look With St. Patrick’s Day Costume Ideas

... — there's no reason we shouldn't dress up here.". 2. It's always a good idea do have something around your neck. Summers showed me how easy it was to create a costume piece out of a pretty vintage earring — she strung it on a piece of ribbon and boom, you've got a necklace. Also available are bibs that look like leprechaun vests, green party beads, sashes and scarves with clovers printed on them, and of course plenty of green party beads. 3. Enhance your beauty, in green. Dress the Party really has thought of everything. For those of you looking to enhance your natural beauty, why not opt for some (temporary) green enhancements? You can stock up on green false eyelashes, false fingernails, makeup, hair dye — even a green mustache. 4. When in doubt, accessorize. An easy option for anyone to play along with the festive spirit, the shop offers St. Patrick's Day T-shirts, tutus and tights to take the guesswork out of putting a costume together. 5. Go big with apparel. Summers stocks gorgeous vintage pieces in the shop that are timeless in their design, making them perfect for a themed party or a classy event. ...

5 Reasons Why Leprechauns Wouldn't Survive In Nj

... leprechauns may look to celebrate during the month of March, NJ isn’t their ideal stomping grounds. Here are five reasons why leprechauns wouldn’t survive in NJ. 1.  The only little wrinkled person that causes mayhem has already taken residence. Her name is Snooki and we somehow got stuck with her. If they want to take her back to Ireland, by all means, you can have her. Gary Gershoff. 2. It isn’t quite the same atmosphere as Ireland. Ireland has green grass and fresh air, we have Exit 13 on the Turnpike. The leprechauns may not be ready for the culture shock. Google Street View. 3. Pots of gold don’t last in NJ. We have some greedy politicians in NJ and they will no doubt come up with a “Rainbow tax,” or a “cloverleaf occupancy tax,” or maybe a “mythical creature tax,” and before you know it POOF! The leprechaun will have a pot but they’re won’t be any gold left in it, that’s for sure. 4. Leprechauns are musicians? Yeah, about that…. While we can appreciate your musical talents, Jersey has some of their own musicians. They’re Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra and Southside Johnny, just to name a few. You may have heard of them. (Photo by Larry ...

Snowfall Shortens Leprechaun Chase To A 5k

... Chase to a 5 K. Joey Aguirre , __link__ Published 7:53 p.m. CT March 11, 2017 | Updated 9:49 p.m. CT March 11, 2017. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Buy Photo. Kayla Stehlik, 28, and Jessa Bears, 31, both of Shenandoah, getting ready for their run at the 2017 Leprechaun Chase. Danny Carman/For The Register. Buy Photo. Nicole O'Neil, 43, and J. P. O'Neil, 43, gearing up for the run at the 2017 Leprechaun Chase. Danny Carman/For The Register. Buy Photo. Karen Rose, 29, Shane Rose, 40, and Susan Rose, 49, all of Des Moines, posing for a picture before the race at the 2017 Leprechaun Chase. Danny Carman/For The Register. Buy Photo. Andrea Waters, 32, of Ankeny, and Laurin Canfield, 53, of Des Moines, showing off their festive costumes at the 2017 Leprechaun Chase. Danny Carman/For The Register. Buy Photo. Erin Imoehl, 27, of Madison, and Andrew Behan, 31, of Urbandale, having a great day at the 2017 Leprechaun Chase. Danny Carman/For The Register. Buy Photo. Michelle LAughridge, 45, and Nicole Mc Farland, 42, both of Perry, showing off their costumes at the ...

Time To Catch A Leprechaun

... your car keys? Coffee maker not working? TV remote missing. Must be those cheeky leprechauns. Those grubby little gold hoarders are always causing mischief — especially around St. Patrick’s Day. Fortunately, there’s a way to ward off or even catch those mythical trouble makers. With a little time, imagination and a bit o’ luck, kids can easily make their own leprechaun traps and place them around the house. But where to start. Here are a few simple tips for creating your traps. (Disclaimer: No leprechauns were harmed during the researching of this story.). Creating a good, working leprechaun trap is also a lesson in simple engineering. Consider what type of trap to make — snare? pitfall? — and also how it will work. Although there are plenty of leprechaun trap ideas all over Pinterest and DIY blogs, it’s also fun for kids to dream up their own unique designs. Almost anything can be used in creating a leprechaun trap. Once kids come up with a plan, have them gather up materials — such as cardboard boxes, pipe cleaners, construction paper, craft Popsicle sticks or Lego bricks — and let them build. For pitfall traps, remember to add some sort of padding at the bottom to cushion ...