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School: Allenwood

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Allenwood, Co. Kildare
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Seán Ó Clúmháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0774, Page 170

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    “This is a rhyme which the boys sing on St Stephens Day when they are going round with the wren.”

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    This is a rhyme which the boys sing on St Stephens Day when they are going round with the wren.
    "The wren, the wren the king of all birds
    On St. Stephen's day she was caught in the firs.
    Although she is little
    her family is great
    Rise up (kind) landlady
    and give us a treat
    My old coat is "tore" and my feet are sore
    From following the wren
    the day before
    Up with the kettle and ...
    (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
    Patrick Dowling
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Allenwood Middle, Co. Kildare
    Informant
    Thomas Dowling
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Allenwood Middle, Co. Kildare