There were never any snakes in Ireland.
The story of St. Patrick banishing snakes from Ireland is a metaphor for the eradication of paganism during the fifth century.
St. Patrick did, however, superimpose a circle representing the sun, a powerful pagan symbol, on what is known as the Celtic cross.
As for leprechauns, these two foot tall creatures are employed as shoemakers for other fairies.
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