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1. The Song that is Sung in Moyvoughley Locality while Hunting the Wren

   

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   The wren, the wren the king of all birds On St Stephens day she was caught in the furze Altough she was little, her family was great Rise up landlady and give us a "thrate" (treat) We chase her from bush, from tree to tree, In Donnellys hollow she broke her knee, So up with the kettle and down with the pan Or give us your answer and let us begone Our box would speak if it had but a tongue On tow or three singing we do with no word Sing holly, sing ivy, sing ivy, sing holly Or drop us two drinks to drown melancholy. If you go draw, they be for the best Then grant it high Heaven or so my friend rest.

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   Topics

   1. seánra
      1. filíocht
         1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)

   Language

   English

   Informant

   Anne Oates

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   c. 8

   Address

   Maigh Bhachla, Co. na hIarmhí