A disappointed tourist has vowed never to return to Ireland after his two-week holiday ended without a single confirmed leprechaun encounter.
An American tourist has blasted Ireland as “a fraudulent fairytale” after failing to spot a leprechaun during his recent holiday in the Emerald Isle.
Bradley Jenkins, 42, of Ohio, booked what he described as his “dream trip” to Ireland, expecting to see rolling green hills, endless pints of Guinness, and at least a dozen leprechauns by the end of the fortnight.
Devastated tourist asks, “Where are the little fellas?”
Speaking to Meanwhile in Ireland, Jenkins said: “I spent thousands of dollars flying here because I was promised by the movies and the travel brochures that I’d see leprechauns.
“I checked every field, every rainbow, and even crouched behind a hedge in Temple Bar for three hours. Nothing. Not one hat, not one pot of gold. Absolute scam.”
Locals in Dublin grew increasingly irritated after Jenkins repeatedly pointed at shorter residents, accusing them of being “leprechauns in disguise.”
“I asked one guy straight out if he had a pot of gold,” Jenkins admitted. “He told me he only had loose change for the bus. I felt cheated.”
Folklore, reality, and angry Americans
Irish folklore has long painted leprechauns as mischievous shoemakers guarding pots of gold at the end of rainbows. While these mythical figures remain a beloved part of the country’s cultural identity, experts say they are, in fact, not real.
Instead, leprechauns live on mainly through stories, festivals, and even online games, such as Rainbow Riches, where the tiny tricksters continue to lure in hopeful treasure hunters.
Tourism Ireland responded to Jenkins’ complaints with a polite statement: “We remind all visitors that while we cannot guarantee leprechaun sightings, we can guarantee breathtaking scenery, lively pubs, and the occasional questionable rendition of ‘Galway Girl.’”
Never coming back… “Ireland lied to me”
Jenkins, however, is not convinced. “Ireland lied to me. They sold me a fantasy, and now I’m going home with an empty camera roll and no proof that leprechauns exist.
This country is a disgrace. Next time, I’ll go somewhere that doesn’t make false promises – like Disneyland.”
Locals in Mayo, meanwhile, have expressed relief that the American will not be returning. One farmer told us: “We’ve enough to be doing without Yanks in the field looking for pots of gold.”
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