🧑🤝🧑Mascot: "Fightin' Irish"
3 schools use the "Fightin' Irish" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 3 schools
- States represented
- 2 states
- Most common state
- California (2)
- Top state per capita
- Illinois
- Popular school level
- High School (2)
- Mascot type
- Person • Ethnic Group • Fightin'
Most common states: California (2), Illinois (1)
Top 3 Color Combos
- (1)GreenSilverKelly Green
- (1)Royal BlueGold
- (1)GreenSilver
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Data source: MascotFinder School DB · Cached for performance
The Fightin' Irish mascot, particularly the iconic Leprechaun, is a legend in the world of school spirit. This feisty little guy, with his fists up and ready to battle, represents the University of Notre Dame's athletics team. The Leprechaun is more than just a mascot; he's a symbol of determination and toughness, embodying the Irish heritage that Notre Dame proudly celebrates. Dressed in a green cutaway suit and an Irish country hat, the live Leprechaun, played by a student selected through rigorous tryouts, leads cheers and wields a shillelagh, a traditional Irish walking stick believed to bring good luck 🍀. This mascot has a rich history, replacing earlier mascots like the Irish terrier dogs named Clashmore Mike, and has become a beloved figure at Notre Dame games and events. Whether he's hyping up the crowd or participating in community service, the Fightin' Irish Leprechaun is a true champion of school spirit 🏆.
Community Voices
Hear how the Fightin' Irish fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 2 programs flying the Fightin' Irish banner across California. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Riley Vargas
California Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Illinois. With 1 schools per million residents, the Fightin' Irish is part of daily conversations here.”
Jordan Brooks
Illinois Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Fightin' Irish delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Blair Vargas
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Fightin' Irish Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
3 schools in our database use the Fightin' Irish mascot across 2 states.
The Fightin' Irish shows up most in California (2) and Illinois (1). Il also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Fightin' Irish as a Person, Ethnic Group, and Fightin' mascot. Programs note that it is known for its tough tone and inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Fightin' Irish most often (2 schools). Other (1) also feature this mascot.