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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Cluain Meala

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Greenan, Co. Waterford
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0656, Page 111

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    to house and demand money and will not leave until they get it.

    WRENBOY'S SONG
    O! Mrs Minchin the worthy woman,
    And to your we brought the wren,
    We brought the wren to visit you here,
    And we wish ye all a happy New Year.

    Oh! Mr Morris the worthy man,
    And through your house we brought the wren,
    Up with the kettle and down with the pan,
    And give us a penny and let us be gone.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Christmas (~455)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Minchin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary