We are mere days away from St. Patrick’s Day. Rivers around the nation have been dyed green in honor of the upcoming holiday. Items bearing the words “Kiss me, I’m Irish” have been sold by the dozens and soon fine (and some shady) drinking establishments will be packed with green clad patrons. Some may even be dressed as the lucky leprechaun. The leprechaun story has long been a beloved aspect of Irish lore. Their legends were part of the Irish oral tradition long before writ