School: Walshestown (roll number 3245)
- Location:
- Walshestown North, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Bean Uí Dhuibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0736, Page 405
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- This is what the wren boys say:-
"The wren the wren the king of all birds,
St Stephen's day she was caught in the furze.
So up with the kettle and down with the pan,
Two-pence or three-pence to bury the wren.
Although she is little her family is great,
Rise up landlady and give us a treat."
