BIDDY BOYS EIRE KILLORGLIN 1970S

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 large straw doll called "Biddy" is carried around, if a family are unable to give some money, a pin stuck into the Biddy will suffice. 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 large straw doll called "Biddy" is carried around, if a family are unable to give some money, a pin stuck into the Biddy will suffice. The celebration last for several days. Killorglin, County Kerry, Eire, Southern Ireland circa 2nd...
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Filename:	ST BRIDGID IRELAND 1970s BIDDY BOYS A6452014100616.jpg
Size:	5160x3395 / 9.5MB
From gallery:	BIDDY BOYS 1970S IRELAND
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Date:	6 Oct 2014
Location:	Killorglin, County Kerry, Eire
Credit:	Homer Sykes
Copyright:	Homer Sykes
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Keywords:	Biddy Boys Killorglin mummers mumming County Kerry Saints Day St Bridgid St Bridget Folk custom Folklore rural IRELAND February Disguise mask Saint Southern Ireland 1972 1970s 70s EIRE IRISH ARCHIVE STOCK TRAVEL STOCK ANNUAL EVENT Biddy Doll Only search this gallery