School: Ballyroan (Convent) (roll number 1556)
- Location:
- Ballyroan, Co. Laois
- Teacher: Mother Philomena
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0831, Page 300
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"The wren, the wren, the king of all birds
St. Stephen's Day she was caught in the furze
Although she was little her family was great
Rise up the landlady and give is a trate.
Up with the kettle, and down with the pan
Give us a penny to bury the wren
If you haven't a penny a half penny will do
If you haven't a halfpenny
God bless you."On Shrove Tuesday it is customary to have pancakes for tea. This day is also called Pancake Tuesday. Often a ring is put in the pancake mixture, and whoever gets it at tea is said to be the first to get married.
On Nov. night it is the custom in many houses to put a tub of water in the middle of the(continues on next page)
