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School: Brughtheine (B.), Malla

Location:
Churchtown, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Tighearnaigh
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  1. The Wren Boys Song

    “The wren, the wren, the King of all the birds St Stephen's day he was caught in the purge.”

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    The wren, the wren, the King of all birds
    St Stephen's day was caught in the furze
    Although he was little his family was great
    Rise up Landlady and give us a treat.
    Up with the kettle and down with the pan
    Give us our answer and let us be gone
    If you treat us of the beast
    I hope in Heaven your soul may rest
    But if you treat us of the small
    I hope you'll have no rest at all
    I followed my wren through frost and snow
    I followed my wren three miles or more
    I followed my wren to Carrig a Lish
    And brought him home in a holly bush
    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
    Tony Tierney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Churchtown, Co. Cork