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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. Two young Biddy Boys wearing the traditional headdress. One boy has a Penny Whistle and the other a ??????  They are walking from one country cottage to another. Killorglin, County Kerry, Eire, Southern Ireland circa 2nd February 1972.
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Biddy Boys 1970s. Killorglin Co Kerry 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. Two young Biddy Boys wearing the traditional headdress. One boy has a Penny Whistle and the other a ?????? They are walking from one country cottage to another. Killorglin, County Kerry, Eire, Southern Ireland circa 2nd February 1972.

Filename: BIDDY BOYS KERRY CHILDREN KIDS CHILDHOOD 1970S EIRE IRELAND FEBRUARY FOLK LORE COUNTRY CUSTOM 13 .jpg
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From gallery: BIDDY BOYS 1970S IRELAND
Source: Homer Sykes
Date: 13 May 2011
Location: KILLORGLIN CO KERRY IRELAND
Credit: HOMER SYKES
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