St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. A leprechaun is a fairy taking the appearance of a miniature old man. They are known to live in remote places. Leprechauns are solitary creatures and spend their time making shoes and brogues. If you hear the sound of his hammer when he is at work you know you have found him.
All leprechauns possess a hidden crock of gold.
If you are fortunate enough to capture a leprechaun he might reveal the location of his gold to escape. But, keep your eye on the leprechaun. If you look away, just for a moment, he will vanish. The saint bent down and plucked a shamrock. Thus, according to Irish legend, Ireland's patron saint chose the shamrock as a symbol of the Trinity of the Christian church.