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Wrenboys on Stephen's Day

Aurora Borealis · 2012-12-26 10:45:42

Good people of Sligo, and surrounding region, might any of you know of any pubs doing the wren today? Thanks.

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26-12-2012 11:45am

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Aurora Borealis

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Good people of Sligo, and surrounding region, might any of you know of any pubs doing the wren today?

Thanks.

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#2 26-12-2012 3:13pm
Mint Sauce

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Sorry, but what is the Wren?

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#3 26-12-2012 3:30pm
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sorry;)

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#4 26-12-2012 3:50pm
Aurora Borealis

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http://www.sligoheritage.com/archwrenboys.htm

Article does say its on the decline but just posting on off chance anyone had any info. Still have it in parts of Galway for instance.

Thanks, and happy St. Stephens Day!

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#5 28-12-2012 1:16pm
Truley

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there was a group of "mummers" going around the pubs of sligo st stephen night. dressed up, dancing , the works. a lot of people in the trad scene are keeping it alive and well!

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