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Biddies performance celebrates St Brigid
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
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.
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Camera Club exhibition opens at Killarney House
Killarney Camera Club’s 25th anniversary exhibition is open to the public at Killarney House until Sunday, October 4.
Mayor of Killarney Councillor John O’Donoghue officially opened the event, which features a wide range of work from local photographers capturing landscapes, people, and moments from home and abroad.
Speaking at the opening, Mayor O’Donoghue highlighted the rich natural surroundings available to local photographers. “We are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of the world, with dramatic mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, and a vibrant town centre, as well as beaches and open sea just a short distance away,” he said.
In a lighthearted admission, the Mayor admitted to storing hundreds of photos on his phone, adding that seeing the standard of work on display inspired him “to finally print some of my own photographs for posterity.”
The club was founded in 2001 as the Photographic Society of Killarney at the Park Place Hotel before adopting its current name in 2006. Founding member Seamus Long recalled starting with just eight members, contrasting it with today’s membership of over 30 photographers who meet at the ANAM Arts and Cultural Centre.
“There is nothing better than seeing your images in print, mounted and framed and hanging on a wall,” Mr Long said, referencing the club’s shift from traditional darkrooms to modern digital photography.
To mark the anniversary, the club has published a commemorative booklet featuring 25 select images from members past and present. The limited-edition booklet is available at Eason’s and directly from the club.
The exhibition runs daily at Killarney House until October 4. Admission is free and all are welcome.
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