A group of musicians and performers in traditional costumes with tall, straw-like headdresses if The Wren gather outside Levis'! They play various instruments, including a flute and banjo, creating a festive atmosphere.
Two individuals are engaged in a dance, while a third person, wearing a veil and a leafy crown, walks nearby. The background consists of a textured wall. It's awkward and it's real.
The Wren boys wear various costumes, some with straw headdresses, and are accompanied by musicians, including a person playing a saxophone as they head away up the street.
The Wrens wear various costumes, some with straw headdresses, and are accompanied by musicians, as they head away up the street.
“The Wren, the wren, the king of the birds..” 🎶🎵🎶
The Ballydehob Wren head out and away up the village. 26 December 2025.
The numbers have quietly grown over the past few years.
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