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https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/app/uploads/2021/11/0015c182-614.jpg614345During the lockdowns in Ireland in 2020 and 2021 the traditions of mummers, biddies and wrans was revisited and brought to the homes of elderly or vulnerable people across Leitrim. The idea was quickly picked up on in Co. Kerry and musicians, singers and dancers donned their straw costumes and disguises and brought music, song, […]