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School: St Bridget's (roll number 13854)

Location:
Derrymore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire Uí hOistín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0138D, Page 15_001

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    The feast of St. Stephen's is held the day after Christmas. On that day the wrenboys go around gathering money. They dance and sing songs and they get money. This is the ryhme they say.
    "The wren, the wren, the king of all birds.
    St. Stephen's Day you was caught in the furze
    Rise up land lady and give us your treat.
    If your treat is of the best
    I hope in heaven your soul will rest.
    Up with the kettle and down with the pans give us the
    (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
    Caitlín Ní Oistín
    Gender
    Female