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School: Marlfield, Cluain Meala

Location:
Marlfield, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Mary E. Skally
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0567, Page 220

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  1. St Stephen's Day (continued)

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    her honor is great
    Rise up young lady
    And give us a treat
    They went on their way like this until the evening, collecting from all classes. One man carried a long pole with a little bag of soot tied to the end and the man who was not inclined to give money to the "wren boys" had soot shaken over him. The majoirty of the people in the old days gave money freely to the "wren boys" and they gave fun in exchange.
    The "wren boys" generally finished up with a dance.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St Stephen (~402)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Pierce Kirby
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Marlfield, Co. Tipperary