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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0291, Page 181

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  1. The Wren

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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 is little, her family is great,
    Rise up land-lady and give us a treat
    If you'll give it at all, don't give it too small.
    For that would not satisfy us at-all.
    2
    As I went up through Loughawee,
    I spied my wren upon a tree,
    Up with my stick and I gave her a fall,
    And I brought her here to visit you all.
    3
    I hunted my wren all round Glandore,
    I hunted my wren from shore to shore,
    O'er hedges, and ditches, and fields so green,
    And such fine sport was never seen.
    4
    Now my wren she is plainly seen,
    She is well mounted on a holly - tree,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
          1. wrens (~39)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kitty Cronin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolagh More, Co. Cork
    Informant
    John Cronin
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Coolagh More, Co. Cork