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School: Faithlegg (B.), Portláirge (roll number 11614)

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Faithlegg, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Peter Lyons
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  1. Rhymes - The Wren-Boys' Rhyme

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    Written by:
    Seamas Ó Dochartaigh (Pupil)
    Cheekpoint
    1. The Wren-boys' Rhyme.
    The Wren, the Wren, the King of all birds,
    St. Stephens day got caught in the furs.
    Although he is little his honour is great,
    Put your hand in your pocket,
    And give me a treat.
    (2.)
    Dreoilin, Dreoilin where's your nest,
    In the bush that I love best.
    Behind the Holly and Ivy tree,
    Where all the birds shall follow me.
    Up with the poker and down with the thongs,
    Give me your answer and let me be gone.
    A jar of whiskey and a barrell of Beer,
    I wish ye all a happy new year.
    (3)
    As I was going to Killalawn,
    I saw a Wren (up) upon a wall.
    I up with my stick and I knocked him down,
    And I brought him up to sweet Fiddown.
    I have an old box under my arm,
    (continues on next page)
    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
    Seumas Ó Dochartaigh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cheekpoint, Co. Waterford