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School: Sliabh an Mhadra (C.)

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Slievawaddra, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Eibhlín Ní Chearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0416, Page 206

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    to each house they show the dead wren to the people of the house. They ask for something to bury the wren and then they sing the following song.
    The wren, the wren the king of all birds,
    St. Stephen's day he was caught in the furze.
    Although he being little his family is great
    Rise up land lady and give us a treat.
    And if the treat be of the small
    It will not treat our boys at all.
    And if the treat be of the best,
    (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)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    May Dineen
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ardoughter, Co. Kerry