The National Leprechaun Museum is a museum dedicated to leprechauns. It claims to be the first leprechaun museum in the world.
Tom O’Rahilly designed the museum and is its director. O’Rahilly commenced working on his museum in 2003. He views it A _____ designed to give visitors «the leprechaun experience» rather than simply a «commercial venture». Sara Gogarty is the museum’s development and marketing manager.
Visitors to the museum undergo a guided tour involving several different rooms and B _____. The basics of leprechaun folklore are explained, including what it is that defines a leprechaun. A history of leprechaun references in popular culture is included, including Walt Disney’s visit to Ireland C _____. There is a tunnel full of optical illusions, a wooden replica of the Giant’s Causeway in the County Antrim and a room where items such as furniture become unusually large D _____ that the human has become smaller in size. Another room is sheltered by umbrellas from falling rain, while the next room contains a rainbow, followed by a room with a crock of gold and a tree stump. The tale of one man’s attempt E _____ is also told. References to other creatures F _____ and it is explained that «Fairies move in clouds of dust», with fairy dust included as well. At the end of the tour visitors arrive at a shop where they can purchase goods such as T-shirts and umbrellas.
- which led to his film Darby O’Gill and the Little People
- as a «story-telling» tourist attraction
- to give the effect
- to help the museum break through the recession
- are included in the tour
- to catch a leprechaun
- voice overs are also used
| A | B | C | D | E | F |
