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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0978, Page 172

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  1. Festival Customs - How St Stephen's Day is Observed in this District

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    The Wren Song
    The wren, The wren,
    The king of all birds,
    St. Stephen's Day,
    She was caught in the furze,
    Although she is little,
    Her family is great,
    Rise up land lady and give is a treat,
    Up with the kettle,
    And down with the pan,
    A penny or two,
    To bury the wren.
    St. Stephen's Day.
    The custom of "going with the wren" is still observed in this district. Our fathers and grandfathers "went round
    (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
    James Joseph Conlon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drumnalaragh, Co. Cavan