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School: Baile Uí Dhuibh, Kilmeaden (roll number 13636)

Location:
Ballyduff West, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Caitlín Madders
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0650, Page 310

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  1. St Stephen's Day Customs (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    As I was going to Killenaule,
    I met a wren upon the wall.
    Up with my stick, and knocked him down,
    And brought him into Carrick town.
    Pockets of money, and barrels of beer,
    I wish you all a Happy New Year.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Wren Song

    “Dreóilín; Dreóilín" where is your nest?”

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      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St Stephen (~402)
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