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School: Collon (roll number 14579)

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Collon, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhathúna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0676, Page 248

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    On St Stephen's Day, a number of boys disguise themselves with old clothes and false faces and go around from house to house singing and dancing, for which they receive money. This money is divided equally among them. It is not usual in this district to kill a wren, but the old rhyme is used.
    The wren, the wren, the king of all birds
    St Stephen's Day, was caught in the furze,
    Although he was small, his family was great.
    So rise up you lady, and give us a treat
    Up with the kettle and down with the pan.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kitty Halpin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Collon, Co. Louth