School: Cnoc na Manach, An Mhainistir Bhán, Cionn tSáile (roll number 1391)
- Location:
- Knocknamanagh, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Dáithí de Barra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0321, Page 109
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“The wren the wren the king of all birds. ...”
The wren the wren the king of all birds
On St Stephen's Day he was caught in the furze
From bush to bush and from tree to tree
Going down to Minane Bridge he broke his knee
The wren the wren that you may see
Was guarded on my holly tree
A bunch of ribbons by his side
The Laharran boys may be his guide
Sing holly, sing ivy, sing ivy, sing holly
Xmas comes but once a year
And when it comes it brings good cheer.
So I wish you all a happy Xmas and a merry New Year
I have a little box under my arm
A penny or two will do it no harm
Up with the kettle and down with the pot
So give me my answer and let me be going