BIDDY BOYS 1970S IRELAND

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, this brings good luck upon the household. The celebration last for several days and take place at...
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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, this brings good luck upon the household. The celebration last for several days and take place at night. Killorglin, County Kerry, Eire, Southern Ireland circa 2nd February 1972.
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