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School: Rathcormac (roll number 8463)

Location:
Rathcormack, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
M. Bean Uí Fhéinneadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0158, Page 077

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  1. Customs on St Stephen's Day

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    Wren-boys go round from house to house singing the wren song which is:-
    The wren, the wren the king of all birds
    On St. Stephen's night
    She was caught in the furze
    Tho' she was small
    Her honour was great.
    Rise up young lady
    And give us a treat
    If yours is of the best
    I hope your soul in heaven will rest.
    Up with the kettles and down with the pans
    Give us your answer and let us begone.
    Each house gives a little money They are dressed in old clothes.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St Stephen (~402)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Vincy Meehan
    Gender
    Male