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School: Dromcollchoille (B.)

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Dromcolliher, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Mathghamhna
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    (continued from previous page)
    In Kilrush, I broke his knee, and brought him home, in the holly tree.
    The man of the house is a very good man
    And 'tis to his honour, we brought our wren
    Although he is small, his family is great
    Put your hand in your pocket, and give us a trate
    Up with the kettle, and down with the pan
    A shilling or two, for to bury the wran
    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
    Donal Linehan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carroward East, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Mrs Linehan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    c. 55
    Address
    Carroward East, Co. Limerick