School: St Bridget's (roll number 13854)

Location:
Derrymore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire Uí hOistín
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  1. (continued from previous page)
    caught in the furze,
    Although he is small, her family is great
    Rise up young lady and give us a treat
    And if your treat be of the best,
    We hope in Heaven your soul will rest,
    Up with the kettle and down with the pan
    Give us the money to bury the (wran) wren."
    Long ago the married men and young boys used go in the Wren Boys. One of them used dress up as a girl. They used go around from house
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peigí C. Ní Oistín
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Tadhg Ó hOistín
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tawnyslinnaun, Co. Mayo