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School: Mullagh (B)

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Mullagh, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
James Drury
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1003, Page 063

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    (continued from previous page)
    the wren's curse.
    My boots are all worn, my clothes are all torn.
    After following the wren all night in the storm.
    He dipped his bill in a barrel of beer wishing (wishing) you all a happy new year.
    They keep going from house to house gathering money all that day. When they are finished they divide the money between them. Then they buy a loaf and tea and sugar. After that they go unto a house and feast there all night.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Freddie Deignan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Mullagh, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Freddie Deignan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Mullagh, Co. Cavan