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School: Baile Dubh (2), (B.)

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Ballyduff, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Seán Ó Murchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0634, Page 412

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    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.
    Cheer up old ladies and give us a treat.
    We followed this wren three days or more.
    Over hedges and till our feet were sore.
    'Till at last we spied him in the glen.
    Which caused the wren boys home to sing.
    Sing holly sing ivy, sing ivy, sing holly make you Christmas of this holly.
    Christmas come but once a year and when it comes it brings good cheer.
    Up with the kettle down with the pan give us our answer and let us pass.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Laurence Farrell
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Marshtown, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mr Michael
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Marshtown, Co. Cork