School: Rathwire (C.) (roll number 8416)
- Location:
- Rathwire, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Mrs. Caffrey
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- The following rhyme is said by the Wren Boys. They often call the bird the "wran" and shout out the rhyme saying
"The wran, the wran
The king of all birds
St Stephen's Day
She was caught in the furze
Although she is little
Her family is great
So rise up, Madam
And give us our "trate"
Up with the kettle
Down with the pan
Give us our ransome
And let us begone.- Collector
- Bridie Leavy
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 14