Page 4 of 5. Handwritten essay taken from the ‘Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquities of Ireland’ 1920 pages 61-63. Titled, ‘Wren Boys’. Refers t…

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Page 4 of 5. Handwritten essay taken from the 'Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquities of Ireland' 1920 pages 61-63. Titled, 'Wren Boys'. Refers to the St. Stephen's Day ritual of Wren Day when a fake wren is hunted and placed on a pole. Refers to the celebration as taking place in Westport, Co. Mayo, 1919. Includes the song used in the procession.