St. Patrick's Day Reader's Theater Play Scripts: The Tales of Darby O'Gill

Herminie Templeton Kavanagh's tales of Darby O'Gill have long been a St.Patrick's day favorite. Now, you can share two of these popular stories with your students, as they discover how Darby O'Gill found the leprechauns and where they kept their gold.

This package includes a two act Reader's Theater script:

- Darby O'Gill and the Good People

When Darby O'Gill falls down a well, he finds where the leprechauns keep their gold. But when King Brian won't let Darby leave, he must think of a plan to trick the leprechauns.

- Darby O’Gill and the Leprechaun

Darby O'Gill catches a leprechaun and asks for his three wishes! But it's Darby's turn to be tricked in this fun St. Patrick's Day tale!

Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level Readability: 2.7

**Note: Students can make their own wishes with a follow-up Shamrock Wishes Craft & Writing Activity!