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BIDDY BOYS 1970S IRELAND

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Biddy Boys in Killorglin celebrating the Celtic Saint Brigit or Brig, who was a goddess of pre-Christian Ireland. February 2nd is her Saints Day. Biddy Boys wear disguise going from house to house, playing music, dancing, singing and collecting alms. A broom dance is being performed. The celebration last for several days. Killorglin, County Kerry, Eire, Southern Ireland circa 2nd February 1972.
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BIDDY BOYS EIRE KILLORGLIN 1970S
Biddy Boys in Killorglin celebrating the Celtic Saint Brigit or Brig, who was a goddess of pre-Christian Ireland. February 2nd is her Saints Day. Biddy Boys wear disguise going from house to house, playing music, dancing, singing and collecting alms. A broom dance is being performed. The celebration last for several days. Killorglin, County Kerry, Eire, Southern Ireland circa 2nd February 1972.

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Date: 6 Oct 2014
Location: Killorglin, County Kerry, Eire
Credit: Homer Sykes
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