✨Mascot: "Fighting Irish Leprechauns"
1 school use the "Fighting Irish Leprechauns" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 1 school
- States represented
- 1 state
- Most common state
- Illinois (1)
- Top state per capita
- Illinois
- Popular school level
- Other (1)
- Mascot type
- Person • Mythological Figure • Fighting
Most common states: Illinois (1)
Top 1 Color Combos
- (1)Kelly GreenWhite
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Meet the Fighting Irish Leprechaun, the iconic mascot of Notre Dame University This little guy is a big deal, and here’s why: he’s a mythological leprechaun with a tough-sounding attitude, but he’s also super cute [ICON_cute]. Since 1965, this feisty figure has been leading cheers and bringing good luck to the team with his trusty shillelagh, a traditional Irish walking stick [ICON_shillelagh]. Dressed in a green cutaway suit and an Irish country hat, the leprechaun is more than just a mascot – he’s a symbol of school spirit and Irish folklore. Each year, a student is chosen to bring this character to life, and they do an amazing job of hyping up the crowd and making games an unforgettable experience. So, if you ever find yourself at a Notre Dame game, keep an eye out for this tiny but mighty Leprechaun – he’s definitely a charmer ⭐
Community Voices
Hear how the Fighting Irish Leprechauns fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Fighting Irish Leprechauns banner across Illinois. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Drew Nguyen
Illinois Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Illinois. With 1 schools per million residents, the Fighting Irish Leprechauns is part of daily conversations here.”
Taylor Carter
Illinois Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Fighting Irish Leprechauns delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Drew Kim
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Fighting Irish Leprechauns Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
1 school in our database use the Fighting Irish Leprechauns mascot across 1 state.
The Fighting Irish Leprechauns shows up most in Illinois (1). Il also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Fighting Irish Leprechauns as a Person, Mythological Figure, and Fighting mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute, inspired by mythology, and known for its tough tone.
Other programs adopt the Fighting Irish Leprechauns most often (1 schools).