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School: Cruachán, An Sciobairín

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Crookhaven, Co. Cork
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Saidhbhín Ní Bhoidbléir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0287, Page 071

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  1. Festival Customs

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    In my locality Crookhaven some of the old customs are still observed on certain festivals. On St Stephen's day boys go around to the houses in the village. They collect money. They sing a song called the "Wren song". These are the words sung here.
    The wren, the wren, the king of all birds
    St Stephen's day he was caught in the furze
    Although he is little his family is great
    Rise up land-lady and fill us a treat
    But if you fill us of the small it won't agree with our boys at all
    But if you fill us of the best
    I hope in heaven your soul will rest
    I met my wren on the top of a rock
    I up with my cuple and broke his back
    and I brought him here to your brandy shop
    My money box shakes making noise and a rattle
    Rise up land-lady and handle
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Jeremiah Mahony
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Crookhaven, Co. Cork