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School: Béal Átha Feorainne (B.) (roll number 1866)

Location:
Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
M.S. Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0271B, Page 04_022

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    2-3-38
    The wren the wren the king of all birds
    On St Stephen's day she was caught in the furze.
    Although she is small her family is great,
    Get up lan-lady and give us a treat.
    A shilling or a sixpence or something in brass
    Don't let us go without the price of a pint in a glass.
    Riddle a riddle my auntie o,
    My father gave me a seed to sow
    When the seed began to grow
    like a garden full of snow
    When the snow began to melt
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael J. Kearney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon