School: Kilskeer (B.) (roll number 1421)
- Location:
- Cill Scíre, Co. na Mí
- Teachers: Máirtín Ó Loingsigh R. Ó Fithcheallaigh
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- (continued from previous page)They recite a shyme as follows:-
The wren the wren the wren the king of the birds.
St Stephen's day he was caught in the firs.
Although he is little his family is great.
Rise up young lady and give us a treat
Up with the kettle and down with the pan,
Give us some money to bury the wren
Our boots are tore and our clothes are worn
Following the wren three days or more. - There are many old customs attached to Christmas Day. All the people stay athome on that day. They practise (to eat and does) the usually customs feasting and drinking and wishing each other (to) good luck in the coming year.