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This 10-word word search introduces students in Grades 4–6 to creatures from Irish folklore and mythology. Hidden words include banshee, leprechaun, selkie, and dullahan, each representing distinct figures in Celtic legend. Use it during a world-cultures unit, as a literature warm-up tied to Irish tales, or as a themed free-time activity.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Culture
Grade Level:
4th – 6th Grades
Updated June 2026

Word List

  • ABHARTACH
  • BANSHEE
  • CHANGELING
  • POOKA
  • DULLAHAN
  • LEPRECHAUN
  • MERROW
  • SELKIE
  • CLURICHAUN
  • FEARDEARG

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Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'Open This Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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