Little Mister Leprechaun contestant Jack Patrick McGarry ponders over his answer to a question asked by contest host Sarah Cianfischi.
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Little Mister Leprechaun contestant Jack Patrick McGarry ponders over his answer to a question asked by contest host Sarah Cianfischi.

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<p>Taking home Little Miss and Little Mister Leprechaun for 2026 are Luke Soy, left, and MacKenzie Malloy.</p>
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Taking home Little Miss and Little Mister Leprechaun for 2026 are Luke Soy, left, and MacKenzie Malloy.

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<p>Vivienne Ruth Dante throws a kiss to those in attendance at the Cosgrove Room at the Pittston Memorial Library during the Little Miss and Little Mister Leprechaun contest.</p>
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Vivienne Ruth Dante throws a kiss to those in attendance at the Cosgrove Room at the Pittston Memorial Library during the Little Miss and Little Mister Leprechaun contest.

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<p>Sarah Cianfischi, the host of Little Miss and Little Mister Leprechaun, interviews Ryver Scheetz during the contest.</p>
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Sarah Cianfischi, the host of Little Miss and Little Mister Leprechaun, interviews Ryver Scheetz during the contest.

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<p>The Joyce Irish Dancers, of Pittston, performed a few dance numbers while judges tabulated scores for the 2026 Little Miss and Little Mister Leprechaun.</p>
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The Joyce Irish Dancers, of Pittston, performed a few dance numbers while judges tabulated scores for the 2026 Little Miss and Little Mister Leprechaun.

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PITTSTON — The annual Pittston Little Miss and Little Mister Leprechaun contest was held in the Cosgrove Room at the Pittston Memorial Library.

MacKenzie Malloy was crowned Little Miss Leprechaun.

Kuke Soy was named Little Mister Leprechaun.

The event was hosted by Sarah Cianfischi.

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