BIDDY BOYS 1970S IRELAND

ST BRIDGID IRELAND 1970s BIDDY BOYS A645201410060

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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. Large elaborate straw headdress' are worn by some. 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. Large elaborate straw headdress' are worn by some. The celebration last for several days. Killorglin, County Kerry, Eire, Southern Ireland circa 2nd February 1972.

Filename:	ST BRIDGID IRELAND 1970s BIDDY BOYS A645201410060
Size:	3506x5160 / 9.7MB
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 Biddy Doll February Disguise mask Saint Southern Ireland 1972 1970s 70s EIRE IRISH ARCHIVE STOCK TRAVEL STOCK ANNUAL EVENT Only search this gallery