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School: Killeigh

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Killeigh, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
T. Mac Amhalghaidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0804, Page 072

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    divide the money between them or buy something for it. This is a (ryhme) rhyme they sing.
    The wren, the wren the king of all birds.
    On St Stepohens she was caught in the furze.
    All though she is little.
    Her family is great.
    Rise up gentlemen and ladies and give us a treat.
    We hunted this wren this live long day.
    Through guttery gaps and yellow clay.
    We caught this wren.
    We shaved her beard.
    I wish you a happy Christmas.
    I carry my club, in my hand my dripping pan.
    I think myself a jolly old man.
    All silver and no brass, help the wren to get a glass.
    Up with the kettle and down with the pan.
    Give us our answer and let us be gone.
    (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)
        1. Feast of St Stephen (~402)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Plunkett
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killeigh, Co. Offaly