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School: Rush Hall, Mountrath (roll number 12231)

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Rush Hall, Co. Laois
Teacher:
P. Ó Lochlainn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0825, Page 305

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  1. Festival Customs (continued)

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    The Wren song which is sung in this district is as follows.
    The Wren, The Wren
    The King of all birds
    St Stephen's Day she was caught in the furz
    Although she was small her family was great
    Stand up young lady and give us a treat
    Up with the kettle and down with the pan
    Give us your answer and let us be on
    We ran her up we ran her down
    We chased her into Castletown
    We dipped her tail on a barrell of beer
    And we wish you all a happy New Year
    They divided the money between them equally and they spend it on drink or go to dances.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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