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School: Ballinorley (roll number 11597)

Location:
Bellanurly, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Mrs Anna Ewing
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0160, Page 265

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  1. The Wren-Boys (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    "The wren, the wren, the king of all birds,
    St. Stephen's Night was caught in the furze.
    Up with the kettle and down with the pan,
    Money for the "Wran" boys
    "Wran" boys, "Wran,"
    And some of them say this one too : -
    "Christmas is coming and the geese are getting fat.
    Please put a penny in the old man's hat,
    If you haven't got a penny,
    A halfpenny will do,
    If you haven't got a halfpenny,
    God bless you.
    Round our side the boys make their own false
    (continues on next page)
    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
    O. Lindsay
    Gender
    Female