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School: Eatharlach (Aherlow) (roll number 15678)

Location:
Aherlow, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Énrí Mac Eochaidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0581, Page 209

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  1. The Wren Song

    “The Wren, The Wren the King of all the birds”

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    The Wren, The Wren the king of all birds
    St. Stephen's day she was caught on the furze
    Although she was little her family was great
    Rise up lan laddy and give us a trate
    We're following this wren all day, all day.
    Through mucky water and yellow clay
    From bush, to bush, from tree to tree.
    Against Corrigeen Rock I broke my knee.
    Up with the kettle and down with the pan. Give us our answer and let us be gone. Give us the money and keep the beer, and I wish your all happy New Year
    If your money is slack, give us a slice of Barm Brack.
    Up with the kettle and down with the pan.
    Give us our answer and let us be gone.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
        1. Patrick Sarsfield (~22)
    2. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St Stephen (~402)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Pat Noonan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Stonepark, Co. Tipperary