School: Cruachán, An Sciobairín
- Location:
- Crookhaven, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Saidhbhín Ní Bhoidbléir
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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)- Collector
- Jeremiah Mahony
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Crookhaven, Co. Cork