Two local Biddies groups performed at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends Association.

Beaufort Biddies now known as Killarney Parents and Friends Biddy Group members Michael Costelloe (left) and Paul Cremin (right) with Mike Coffey (centre) of the Kilgobnet Biddies performing at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Beaufort Biddies now known as Killarney Parents and Friends Biddy Group pictured performing at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends Association. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Master traditional craftsman Pat Broderick at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations with Éadaoin Fleming making a St Brigid's Cross as part of the traditions. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Master traditional craftsman Pat Broderick at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations making a St Brigid's Cross as part of the traditions. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Beaufort Biddies now known as Killarney Parents and Friends Biddy Group Paul Cremin and Rachel Lenihan performing at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends Association. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Beaufort Biddies performing at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends Association. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Norrie O'Neill and her grandchildren enjoying the Biddies performing at Muckross House. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Marian Moriarty and Phil Hannifan from the Beaufort Biddies now known as Killarney Parents and Friends Biddy Group performing at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends Association. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Sheila Enright holding An Brídeog at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Grace Lynch joined the Biddies performance at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends Association. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Mary Collins and her daughter Mary Collins from Tralee enjoying the Biddies at Muckross House as part of St Brigid's Day celebrations in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends Association. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Soléme and Yuna Nagle enjoying the Beaufort Biddies performance at Muckross House. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

The Killarney Parents and Friends Biddy Group - formerly known as the Beaufort Biddy Group - and Kilgobnet Biddies came together for the event.

The tradition of the Biddies is one of the oldest and most colourful customs in Ireland, a blend of pagan and Christian pageantry, held on February 1 each year, heralding the beginning of springtime and honouring St Bríd the patron saint of the farming community.

Master traditional craftsman, Pat Broderick, at Muckross House, was also part of St Brigid's Day celebrations, making a St Brigid's Cross as part of the traditions.