Saint Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Trinity, and has been associated with him and the Irish since that time. He is about two feet tall and a very grouchy sort of man. If you can catch one of which I doubt you can. You can force the Leprechaun using threat of bodily harm to find his pot of gold. But don't take your eye off of him as he will get away when you are not looking.
Shamrocks are little clovers.
Shamrocks can be three of four leafs. The people say that if you find a four leaf clover that you will have good luck. The Shamrock is National plant of Ireland. It was chosen because of the legend that St. Patrick had used it to demonstrate Christianity. Web pages designed by L.C. Swanson.