School: Drumshanbo (roll number 16846)

Location:
Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Cathal Ó Buadhacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0220, Page 328

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  1. St Stephen's Day in this disitrict is commemorated by an number of young boys and girls going out to bury the wren
    When they come (go) to a house they sing
    The wren, the wren, (the wren the king of all birds
    On St Stephen's Day was found in a furze
    Although she was little
    Her family was great
    Rise up young lady
    And give us a treat
    Ir. we'll bury the wren
    At your garden gate
    On St Brigids day rush crosses are made.
    On St Patrick's day shamrogs are wore.
    On Shrove Tuesday pan cakes are made.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Duffy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim