Despite a constant threat to his life, Patrick traveled widely, baptizing, confirming,and preaching and building churches, schools, and monasteries. Patrick's writings have come to be appreciated for their simplicity and humility. 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.