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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Ros Mhic Treóin (roll number 967)

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New Ross, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Sr M.R. Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh
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    (continued from previous page)
    the furze,
    Although she is little her family was
    great,
    Rise up land-lady and give us a
    treat,
    And if your treat be of the best
    Above in heaven your soul may
    rest,
    But, if your treat be of the small
    Sure that won't suit the wren boys
    at all,
    Up with the kettle and down with
    the pan,
    A penny or two to bury the wren,
    All silver, no brass,
    We are the boys that carry the
    cash,
    With your pockets full of money
    and your barrels full of beer,
    I wish you all a happy and a
    Bright New Year."
    Then they count their money and if they have a sufficient amount to have a dance they are sure to hold one in some farm-house.
    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
    Informant
    Mrs Moran
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Woodville, Co. Wexford