Biddy Boys 1970s. Killorglin Co Kerry 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. A young Biddy Boys wearing the traditional headdress, and carrying a child's doll dressed as a Biddy. Killorglin, County Kerry, Eire, Southern Ireland circa 2nd February 1972.

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. A young Biddy Boys wearing the traditional headdress, and carrying a child's doll dressed as a Biddy. Killorglin, County Kerry, Eire, Southern Ireland circa 2nd February 1972.

Filename:	childhood 1970s rural Co KERRY KILLORGLIN BIDDY BOYS FOLKLORE CUSTOM IRELAND 9 .jpg
Source:	Homer Sykes
Date:	13 May 2011
Location:	KILLORGLIN CO KERRY IRELAND
Credit:	HOMER SYKES
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