The team website says the following about the role of the leprechaun: The Notre Dame logo features a side view of the figure with his dukes up, ready to battle anyone that comes his way.

For Catholics, Notre Dame’s rector said the cathedral “carries the enveloping presence of the Virgin Mary, a maternal and embracing presence.″ “It is a magnificent symbol of unity,” Oliv ...

“We will rebuild Notre ... Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, saying he hoped the work would be done in five years and the French people would pull together to repair their national symbol.

(Photo: Under Armour) Here's a close-up view of Notre Dame's "Claddagh ring symbol" on the back of its ... recognizable interlocking "ND" primary logo on the sleeves. (Photo: Under Armour) Under ...