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School: Easgéiphtine (B.) (roll number 2039)

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Eas Géitine, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Donncha Mac Eoin
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    On St. Stephen's Day the boys in this district go hunting the wren. One of their songs is.
    "The wren the wren the king of all birds,
    St. Stephen's Day get caught in the furze
    Up with the kettle and down with the pan,
    Give us a penny to bury the wren".
    On St. John's Ever the people light bonfires. They light furze or bushes. On St. Stephen's Day there is no machinery used in this district/
    On Christmas Ever the children hang up their stockings.
    Told by: John O'Shaughnessy, (47)
    Ballyhomin,
    Askeaton.
    Co. Limerick
    James Roche. Stewick
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Roche
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baile an Ingleontaigh Uachtarach, Co. Luimnigh
    Informant
    John O' Shaughnessy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    47
    Address
    Baile Thoimín, Co. Luimnigh