LEPRECHAUNS TO JOIN ALLIED COALITION

BLARNEY - An elite force of Leprechauns will join allied coalition troops in Iraq. They will replace Moldovan troops, both of whom are leaving this week.

Even though the Leprechauns will constitute fewer than fifty troops, it is widely hoped that they will bring luck to a fighting force that has been anything but lucky. Pictured here is Leprechaun commander Seamus O'Finnigan after ordering troops to enjoy one last bender before deploying to the Middle East.

The Leprechauns are expected to deploy on March 17th and will immediately establish their Headquarters in Baghdad's Green Zone.